When injecting an intravenous bolus of medication into an existing IV site:
a. use a 14- to 16-gauge needle for rapid administration.
b. flush the IV site with 20 mL of fluid before giving the medication.
c. pinch the IV line above the medication port before giving the medication.
d. open the flow regulator to allow a 1- to 2-minute fluid flush after giving the medication.
Question 2
On which of the following patients should a reassessment be performed?
A) All patients should be reassessed B) Patient having difficulty breathing
C) Patient with a gunshot wound D) Patient with chest pain
Viking Lander 1 site February 1978.
Injecting an IV push (bolus) medication; B, into a primary infusion line
Intramuscular drug administration: (b) the administration site is prepped
Secondary intravenous lines: (b) an intravenous piggyback (IVPB) alignment
Medication with the USP label (left) and without USP label (right). Practice Label “for ...
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