The nurse is preparing to administer an infusion of dopamine (Intropin)using a smart pump.After programming the pump and attaching the IV to the client,what action by the nurse is most important?

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Using a smart pump does not relieve the nurse of the responsibility of ensuring that the rate is correct.Pumps can malfunction or can be programmed incorrectly,and concentrations of solution can change and differ from the pump's drug library.The nurse must hand-calculate the rate before starting the infusion,then must ensure that the pump is plugged into an electrical source."Time tapes" on the sides of IV bags are no longer used to show approximate volume infused.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer an Infusion of Dopamine