The nurse has just received an order to add 1 ampoule of multivitamin to her client's continuous infusing IV. The client's IV bag has about 950 mls left to be absorbed. What actions by the nurse regarding this order is most appropriate?

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Adding the multivitamin to the existing IV bag could potentially cause incompatibility issues or alter the rate of infusion. Asking the physician if the medication can be given orally is not necessary if the order is for an IV infusion. Starting a new bag with the medication added ensures that the medication is given correctly and does not interfere with the current infusion. Waiting until it is time to change the bag may delay the administration of the medication. Therefore, adding the medication to a new bag and hanging it immediately is the most appropriate action.

The Nurse Has Just Received an Order to Add 1