A medication is prescribed for the patient and is to be administered by IV bolus injection.Which of the following is a priority for the nurse before administering the medication via this route?
A) Set the rate of the IV infusion.
B) Check the patient's mental alertness.
C) Confirm placement of the IV line.
D) Determine the amount of IV fluid to be administered.

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Confirming placement of the IV line is a priority before administering any medication via IV bolus injection to ensure that the medication is entering the correct vein and not causing any complications such as infiltration or extravasation. Setting the rate of the IV infusion, checking the patient's mental alertness, and determining the amount of IV fluid to be administered are important aspects of IV therapy, but they are less important before administering a medication by IV bolus injection.

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