The nurse is educating a client with a peripheral intravenous infusion of dextrose 5%. What is the most important information to share with the client who has an IV infusing in the right hand?
A) Keep the IV fluids 18 inches above the extremity.
B) Caution the client not to bend the right wrist.
C) Instruct on ambulating with an IV pole.
D) Instruct the client on fluid volume excess.
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