When adding medications to a bag of intravenous (IV) fluid, the nurse will use which method to mix the solution?

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When medications are added to IV fluid containers, the medication and the IV solution are mixed by holding the bag or bottle and turning it end-to-end, mixing it gently. Shaking vigorously is not appropriate; inverting the bag just once or simply allowing the bag to stand for 10 minutes may not be sufficient to mix the medication into the fluid.

When Adding Medications to a Bag of Intravenous (IV) Fluid