A patient is receiving an intravenous (IV) solution delivered by an electronic control device. The alarm begins sounding, and the display panel indicates occlusion. The nurse pushes the alarm silence button, but the alarm quickly resumes. Which of the following actions should be taken first?

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Checking for kinking of the tubing or a closed clamp should be the first action taken to address the occlusion alarm. This could be causing the interruption in the flow of the IV solution. If the problem persists, further actions such as notifying the physician or flushing the line may be necessary. Decreasing the rate and flushing with heparin solution would not be appropriate in this situation as the issue is likely related to a mechanical obstruction rather than a clot in the line.

A Patient Is Receiving an Intravenous (IV) Solution Delivered by an Electronic