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Zorluk: KolayPharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

A nurse is preparing to administer a scheduled intravenous (IV) push medication into a client's continuous primary IV fluid infusion. To prevent a potentially life-threatening complication, which action must the nurse perform immediately prior to administration?

  1. A
    Calculate the medication administration flow rate in drops per minute.
  2. B
    Instruct the unlicensed assistive personnel to evaluate the IV insertion site for infiltration.
  3. Verify the chemical compatibility of the medication with the primary IV fluid.Cevap
  4. D
    Elevate the client's extremity above heart level to facilitate rapid systemic absorption.

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Verify the chemical compatibility of the medication with the primary IV fluid.
Verifying the chemical compatibility of an IV medication with the primary infusing fluid is a fundamental safety principle. If incompatible solutions mix within the IV tubing, they can crystalize or form a precipitate. This solid matter can enter the client's bloodstream and cause a life-threatening complication, such as an embolism.

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1
Identify the clinical task being performed.
The nurse is preparing to administer an IV push medication into an active, continuous IV line.
Establishing the procedure determines the necessary safety protocols and rules of administration.
2
Determine the priority safety check for mixing an IV medication with a continuous fluid.
The nurse must verify that the two solutions are chemically compatible.
Mixing incompatible medications and IV fluids can cause a precipitate to form in the tubing, leading to a potentially fatal embolus.

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Intravenous Medication Safety and Compatibility
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Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

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