The nurse is preparing to give a patient a medication via a piggyback infusion.What is the safest action for the nurse to take?
A) Fill the tubing with medication before connecting it to the Y-port.
B) Obtain a second IV site where the infusion will be administered.
C) Ask the patient his or her preference about starting a new IV line.
D) Consult with the health care provider to obtain the best approach.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q26: The nurse needs to administer an intramuscular
Q27: A patient is to receive an antibiotic
Q28: A patient has an IV solution running
Q29: The student nurse is administering an IM
Q30: The nurse administers intradermal injections for allergy
Q31: A nurse has taught a patient general
Q32: The nursing manager is concerned about the
Q33: The faculty member observes a student nurse
Q35: The nurse is preparing to administer the
Q36: The nurse instructs a patient's partner to
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents