The nurse is caring for Kimberly,a 3-month-old infant,who is receiving IV therapy at a rate of 10 mL/hour.The 500-mL IV bag was hung at 9 am Monday morning when the IV catheter was initiated.It is now 9 am on Tuesday morning.What nursing action should be taken?
A) Change the bag and tubing
B) Infuse the remaining IV fluid before hanging a new bag
C) Discard the remaining IV fluid and hang a new bag
D) Discontinue the IV site and restart an IV in the opposite hand
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