A client in severe heart failure has a heparin drip infusing.The health care provider prescribes nesiritide (Natrecor)to be given intravenously.Which intervention is essential before administration of this medication?

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Natrecor should be given through a separate IV access because it is incompatible with many medications,especially heparin.A test bolus is not needed,nor is Lasix.Because the medication should be given through a separate IV,it is not necessary to prepare a piggyback line.

A Client in Severe Heart Failure Has a Heparin Drip