The nurse is caring for a client who has IV fluids infusing. What is the nurse's responsibility in assessing this client?

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The nurse is responsible for assessing the rate of the infusion at least hourly to ensure that the client is receiving the appropriate amount of fluid and that there are no complications such as infiltration or phlebitis. Assessing the client's condition and the venipuncture site are also important, but not as frequently as assessing the rate of the infusion.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has IV