A Client in Severe Heart Failure Has a Heparin Drip

question 5

Multiple Choice

A client in severe heart failure has a heparin drip infusing.The health care provider prescribes nesiritide (Natrecor) to be given intravenously.Which intervention is essential before administration of this medication?

• A) Insert a separate IV access.
• B) Prepare a test bolus dose.
• C) Prepare the piggyback line.
• D) Administer furosemide (Lasix) first.

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