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Which of the following actions should the nurse take when initiating intravenous fluids via infusion pump?
Which of the following actions should the nurse take when initiating intravenous fluids via infusion pump?
- Verify that the extension cord for the pump is undergrounded. (correct)
- Obtain a surge protector that can accommodate the pump and several other appliances.
- Check expiration date on the safety inspection sticker of the pump.
- Report that the pump has a frayed cord and proceed with the infusion.
What should the nurse use to access an implanted venous access port?
What should the nurse use to access an implanted venous access port?
- An angiocatheter
- A 25-gauge needle
- A noncoring needle (correct)
- A butterfly needle
What action should the nurse take if there is a discrepancy between the client's current IV infusion and the information received during the shift report?
What action should the nurse take if there is a discrepancy between the client's current IV infusion and the information received during the shift report?
- Ignore the discrepancy and continue with the current IV infusion.
- Complete an incident report and notify the healthcare provider.
- Contact the charge nurse to see if the prescription was changed. (correct)
- Administer the IV infusion as per the shift report.
Which of the following actions should the nurse NOT take when initiating intravenous fluids via infusion pump?
Which of the following actions should the nurse NOT take when initiating intravenous fluids via infusion pump?
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What is the appropriate tool to access an implanted venous access port?
What is the appropriate tool to access an implanted venous access port?
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