A patient with a continuous intravenous (IV) infusion has a prescription for ciprofloxacin to be given by IV piggyback.Which action by the nurse is appropriate for administering the medication?
A) Hang the bag with ciprofloxacin higher than the continuous infusion bag.
B) Stop the continuous infusion while running the ciprofloxacin.
C) Connect the piggyback tubing into the Y-port on the tubing of the continuous infusion that is closest to the patient.
D) Occlude the tubing of the continuous infusion just above the injection port while injecting the medication.
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