Where Should a Nurse Inject Medication When Administering an Intravenous

question 14

Multiple Choice

Where should a nurse inject medication when administering an intravenous (IV) push medication to a patient who is receiving a continuous infusion?

• A) Into the hanging IV bag
• B) Directly into the insertion cannula after temporarily disconnecting the IV bag
• C) Into the port nearest to the insertion site to ensure quick delivery
• D) Into the port nearest to the IV bag for less painful administration

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