This rn was attempting to gain iv access on the patient using a 24-gauge lot: 9078797.While advancing the catheter in the vein, this rn saw an obvious rise in elevation under the patient's skin.This rn removed the catheter immediately and noticed that the tip of the catheter was at a 90-degree angle perpendicular to the rest of the catheter.This rn took the set and placed a patient sticker on it and handed it to the cn at the time rn.The patient had to be stuck again in order to obtain access due to the prior default reported above.
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