The nurse is administering an IV push medication through an existing saline lock.The facility where the nurse works has a policy that a heparin flush is used to maintain patency of the saline lock.After preparing the medication,which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

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The most appropriate action is to prepare two syringes with normal saline and one syringe with heparin. This is because the first syringe of normal saline is used to flush the saline lock before administering the medication, ensuring the line is clear. The medication is then administered, followed by the second syringe of normal saline to ensure all medication is flushed through the system. Finally, the heparin flush is used to maintain patency of the saline lock, as per the facility's policy.

The Nurse Is Administering an IV Push Medication Through an Existing