After morning care,the nurse lowered the height of the IV container infusing via gravity flow,at the patient's request.What is the nurse's next best action?

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The rate of an IV infusing via gravity draining will be altered by raising or lowering the IV solution.Thus,if the IV pole is lowered,the rate will need to be verified and adjusted as needed.The drip rate is based on the administration set and prescribed rate and is not affected by the height of the IV solution.The IV site will need to be changed only when clinically indicated.The nurse should not rely on the patient,but should monitor the infusion amount.

After Morning Care,the Nurse Lowered the Height of the IV