Carol, an RPN, is caring for a post-operative client on a surgical unit Her client has been taking fluid well and is responding well to oral analgesics. Carol wants to discontinue the saline lock The facility policy does not require a physician's order and considers this action a nursing decision. Can Carol, an RPN, remove the IV?

a) No, as this ils considered a controlled act.
b) Yes, if she has the knowledge, skill and judgment
c) No, she must ask a RN to delegate this.
d) Yes if she initiate this control act