When Are Medical Assistants Permitted to Change an IV Bag

question 68

Multiple Choice

When are medical assistants permitted to change an IV bag?

• A) when it contains only fluids
• B) when it contains only medications
• C) when it contains either fluids or medications
• D) never

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