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piesebel

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What the purpose of a volume control burette device?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What assessments should the nurse make when checking an infusing IV?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

To prevent fluid and/or medication overload.

Answer to Question 2

Patency of IV, insertion site, flow rate and amount infused, and any new adverse symptoms since IV start.



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