Asked by bella lombardo on Sep 29, 2024
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Which methods will the nurse use to administer an intravenous (IV) medication that is incompatible with the patient's IV fluid? (Select all that apply.)
A) Start another IV site.
B) Administer slowly with the IV fluid.
C) Do not give the medication and chart.
D) Flush with 10 mL of sterile water before and after administration.
E) Flush with 10 mL of normal saline before and after administration.
Intravenous (IV) Medication
Drugs that are administered directly into a vein through an IV line for rapid absorption and effect in the body.
Incompatible
Referring to substances, processes, or systems that are unable to work or exist together without conflict.
- Undertake precise medication preparation and administration activities, with an emphasis on computational accuracy and safety assessments.
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Nettaa Baebieyyabout 22 hours ago
Final Answer :
A, D, E
Explanation :
When IV medication is incompatible with IV fluids, stop the IV fluids, clamp the IV line above the injection site, flush with 10 mL of normal saline or sterile water, give the IV bolus over the appropriate amount of time, flush with another 10 mL of normal saline or sterile water at the same rate as the medication was administered, and restart the IV fluids at the prescribed rate. Do not administer the drug slowly with the IV; this is contraindicated when incompatibility exist. Not giving the medication and charting is inappropriate; this is not a prudent or safe action by the nurse.
Learning Objectives
- Undertake precise medication preparation and administration activities, with an emphasis on computational accuracy and safety assessments.
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