Author Question: While assessing the client's IV infusion, the nurse notes that it is infusing slower than it should ... (Read 31 times)

kodithompson · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

While assessing the client's IV infusion, the nurse notes that it is infusing slower than it should be. The nurse should first:

A. Discontinue the IV
B. Increase the rate of the infusion
C. Observe for fluid overload
D. Check the position of the IV fluid and extremity

Question 2

The order is for the client to receive 500 ml over 4 hours. The nurse has an electronic infusion device in place that provides for the regulation of hourly infusion. The IV tubing available is 10 gtt/ml. The infusion device is set at:

A. 125 ml/hour
B. 500 ml/hour
C. 21 gtt/min
D. 32 gtt/min

akpaschal · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
D. Check client for positional change that might affect rate, height of IV container, tubing obstruction. Check condition of site.
A. Discontinue the IV if it is determined that it is infiltrated or clotted off.
B. Position will affect flow even if rate is increased.
C. Fluid overload is not associated with slowing of the infusing rate.

Answer to Question 2

A
500 ml/4 hours = 125 ml/hour