The Nurse Is Setting Up an Intravenous Infusion for a Client

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse is setting up an intravenous infusion for a client and the nurse has set the IV pump according to the health care provider's orders.How will the nurse best verify that the drops/minute rate is correct?

• A)Verify the tubing size and adjust accordingly.
• B)Verify the flow rate on the infusion pump.
• C)Count the drops in the drip chamber for 6 seconds and multiply by 10.
• D)Count the drops in the drip chamber for 15 seconds and multiply by 4.

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