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faduma · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Before administering a medication through an existing IV line, the nurse should first check the:

A. Patency of the line
B. Location of the IV site
C. Client's knowledge of the purpose of the medication
D. Compatibility of the medication and the IV solution

Question 2

When assessing a client's IV insertion site, the nurse notes that it is warm, reddened, and tender. The nurse should first:

A. Slow the infusion rate
B. Discontinue the IV infusion
C. Apply a local anesthetic
D. Apply warm compresses

trog · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
A, B, C, and D. Drug incompatibility can cause chemical reactions that result in clouding or crystallization of the IV fluid and can endanger the client.

Answer to Question 2

B
A, B, C, and D. An IV site that is warm, red, and tender is indicative of a phlebitis, and the IV should be discontinued.

faduma · **Reply #2 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Thanks

trog · **Reply #3 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Welcome

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