The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer an Intravenous (IV)antibiotic Using

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to administer an intravenous (IV) antibiotic using a mini-infusion pump.Which action should the nurse do first?

• A)Place the syringe into the mini-infusion pump.
• B)Hang the pump on an IV pole.
• C)Connect the end of the mini-infusion tubing to the main IV line.
• D)Apply pressure to the syringe plunger to fill the tubing with medication.

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