A patient's IV fluids are infusing too quickly despite adjustments made to the flow rate.Which approach should the nurse consider to slow the flow rate of a gravity solution?
A) Opening the roller clamp
B) Flushing the cannula with saline solution
C) Raising the level of the solution container
D) Flexing the extremity above the insertion site
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