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A Patient in Labor Has Been Prescribed an Intravenous Infusion

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A patient in labor has been prescribed an intravenous infusion of 5% dextrose/water. Following insertion of the intravenous line, what should the nurse instruct the patient to do?


A) Try to forget the fluid line is in place.
B) Lie on the back to allow optimal flow.
C) Not to get out of bed once the needle is in place.
D) Lie perfectly still so as not to dislodge the needle.

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