Asked by Milica Pani? on Jun 06, 2024

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The nurse is adding medication to an existing intravenous setup.Which nursing action is indicated?

A) Close the infusion clamp
B) Ensure that the IV bag is full prior to adding medication
C) Do not remove the IV bag from the standard
D) Briskly shake the IV bag after injecting the medication

Intravenous Setup

Equipment and procedure used for administering fluids, medications, or nutrients directly into a vein.

Infusion Clamp

A device used to control the flow rate of intravenous fluids during an infusion.

Adding Medication

The process of introducing a new drug into a patient's existing medication regimen to treat or manage a condition.

  • Learn about the required nursing practices for the administration of specific drugs.
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Akierra BurksJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Closing the infusion clamp is necessary to prevent the backflow of blood into the IV line and to maintain a sterile environment while adding medication to an existing intravenous setup.