To add medication to the intravenous (IV)fluid bag,the nurse should:

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Wipe off the port or injection site with alcohol or antiseptic swab to reduce the risk of introducing microorganisms into the bag during needle insertion.
The bag is mixed gently rather than shaken.The medication injection port is used to add medication.A medication label is used to indicate what has been added; ink used on a plastic IV bag can penetrate the plastic and leak into the IV solution.

To Add Medication to the Intravenous (IV)fluid Bag,the Nurse Should