The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving IV therapy at a rate of 10 mL/hour.The 500-mL IV bottle was hung at 0900 Monday morning when the IV catheter was initiated.It is now 0900 on Tuesday morning.What nursing action should be taken?

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The IV fluid has been infusing for 24 hours, and at a rate of 10 mL/hour, a total of only 240 mL (24 x 10) would have been infused. Therefore, since the IV bottle contains 500 mL, the remaining IV fluid must be discarded as it is no longer safe to use due to potential bacterial growth. A new bag should be hung and a new IV catheter should be initiated.

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