A registered nurse (RN) is preparing to administer intravenous (IV) medications and fluids to a critically ill client. Which of the following actions by the RN demonstrate safe pharmacological and parenteral therapy practices? Select all that apply.
- Flushing the intravenous access with sodium chloride before and after administering an IV push medication.Cevap
- BPausing a continuous heparin infusion to administer an intermittent IV piggyback antibiotic through the same Y-site.
- Using an electronic infusion pump to deliver high-alert intravenous medications, such as concentrated potassium chloride.Cevap
- DCalculating the drip rate for a weight-based vasoactive infusion using the client's stated weight from a previous hospital admission.
- Assessing the continuous IV fluid bag for clarity, expiration date, and the absence of precipitate prior to administration.Cevap
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The correct actions include flushing the IV line before and after push medications, using an infusion pump for high-alert medications, and visually inspecting IV fluids prior to administration.
Safe parenteral therapy involves confirming fluid integrity, using electronic pumps for high-alert medications to control flow rates, and flushing lines to prevent chemical incompatibility.
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Safe administration of parenteral therapies requires strict adherence to compatibility guidelines, accurate mathematical dosing based on current data, and continuous evaluation of equipment and fluid integrity.