A Client Is Receiving D₅ 1/2 NSS Via a Peripheral

question 6

Multiple Choice

A client is receiving D₅ 1/2 NSS via a peripheral IV. The client is prescribed to receive calcium gluconate (Kalcinate) . The nurse knows that calcium should not be mixed with saline solution. What is the appropriate response from the nurse?

• A) Ask the healthcare provider about changing the IV solution to 5% dextrose in water (D₅W), because saline encourages calcium loss.
• B) Do not give the medication because it is the wrong solution.
• C) Report the healthcare provider immediately to the supervisor because it is the wrong solution.
• D) Change the IV solution to D₅W and report it later to the healthcare provider.

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