A Nurse Is Caring for a Woman on a Continuous

question 18

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a woman on a continuous IV of magnesium sulfate.Which actions are appropriate for patient safety?

• A) Administer the bolus from the main bag, then change to the maintenance rate.
• B) Double-check each new bag and dose/rate change with another nurse.
• C) Ensure that a supply of romazicon (Flumazenil) is available in the patient's room.
• D) Perform handoff report at the bedside, verifying the dose and orders by both nurses.
• E) Place color-coded tags on each IV line, bag, and pump to label them clearly.

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