The nurse identifies that one of the IV pumps has been malfunctioning and was placed outside a patient room until it could be repaired.To prevent an equipment-related accident from occurring,which action should the nurse take first?

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Initiating the work order on the pump is important,but the first priority is to tag and remove the pump from service.Leaving the pump in the equipment closet could allow the pump to mistakenly be put back into service without be fixed.It is not the nurse's job to call the pump manufacturer to report the issues.Accidents that are equipment related result from the malfunction,disrepair,or misuse of equipment or from an electrical hazard.To avoid accidents,do not operate medical equipment without adequate instruction.If you discover a faulty piece of equipment,replace it with the proper working equipment,place a tag on the faulty one,take it out of service and promptly report any malfunctions.

The Nurse Identifies That One of the IV Pumps Has