Which Characteristic of an Infusion Pump Requires Monitoring by the Nurse

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which characteristic of an infusion pump requires monitoring by the nurse to prevent complications?

• A) Infusion pumps must be plugged in to emergency (red) electrical outlets.
• B) Infusion pumps provide less regulation of flow than do drip controllers.
• C) Some infusion pumps, called "smart pumps," contain dosage calculation software.
• D) Infusion pumps can overcome mild resistance and continue to pump into tissues.

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