Asked by Akasham Rajagopaul on Mar 10, 2024
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The nurse is administering an IV medication that is to be infused over 10 minutes.Which method should the nurse choose to efficiently administer the medication?
A) Place the medication in a large-volume catheter-tipped syringe.
B) Mix the medication into the patient's maintenance fluids.
C) Attach separate tubing and set the medication syringe in a mini-infusion pump.
D) Stand at the patient's bedside and carefully watch the clock while pushing the medication.
Mini-Infusion Pump
A small, portable pump used to deliver medication at a constant or controlled rate into a patient's body, often used in situations requiring continuous drug administration.
IV Medication
Administration of drugs directly into the veins through an IV line, providing immediate drug delivery into the bloodstream.
Catheter-Tipped Syringe
A syringe designed with a tip suitable for attachment to a catheter for the purpose of injecting or withdrawing fluids.
- Choose the correct method for administering IV medications efficiently and safely.
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Hadiyah MuhammadMar 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
To administer this medication efficiently,the nurse should use an infusion pump to run the medication in over a prolonged time.This method is more accurate and is more time efficient than other methods because the nurse can leave the room.The nurse should not mix medication into the maintenance bag without pharmacist and physician approval.Pushing the medication is not a time-efficient method for the nurse.A catheter-tipped syringe is an inappropriate device for administration of a medication.
Learning Objectives
- Choose the correct method for administering IV medications efficiently and safely.