Safe and Effective IV Fluid Administration
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Safe and Effective IV Fluid Administration

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Report that the pump has a frayed cord and proceed with the infusion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate tool to access an implanted venous access port?

    <p>A noncoring needle</p> Signup and view all the answers

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