Patient¿s mother pressed call bell stating, "the needle was coming out of his arm." upon rn assessment, noted that iv extension tubing appeared to have disconnected from the hub of the needle and was leaking.Upon further assessment and attempt at flushing extension tubing once securement between the two pieces was established, rn noted a crack/hole in the extension tubing and saline was leaking out of the side of the extension tubing.Extension tubing changed and iv access remained intact.No harm met patient.Extension tubing and dressing only had to be changed.Damaged tubing saved and reported to unit manager.
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