A nurse has finished placing a 20-gauge over-the-needle catheter in a client's forearm for a continuous infusion of 1000 mL of 5% dextrose and 0.45% sodium chloride. After the infusion has been initiated, which items should be labeled?

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The tubing, catheter site, and solution container should be labeled to ensure proper identification and monitoring of the infusion setup, preventing errors and ensuring patient safety. The client's armband does not need to be labeled in this context.

A Nurse Has Finished Placing a 20-Gauge Over-The-Needle Catheter in a Client's