Which Problem Is a Major Disadvantage of an Intravenous (IV)pump

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which problem is a major disadvantage of an intravenous (IV) pump?

• A) The alarms are so sensitive that nurses tend to ignore them when they sound frequently.
• B) Patients and families can override the automatic features and reset the infusion rate.
• C) It can "run away" and cause a patient to experience fluid overload.
• D) It can continue to push fluid into the tissue when infiltration occurs.

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