The Student Nurse Is Preparing to Administer an Intravenous (IV)bolus

question 36

Multiple Choice

The student nurse is preparing to administer an intravenous (IV) bolus medication through a small-gauge IV catheter.The student notes that there is no blood return on aspiration.Which action by the student should the nursing instructor question?

• A)Checking the IV site for redness and swelling
• B)Immediately stopping the IV infusion and removing the IV catheter
• C)Checking to see if the IV is infusing without difficulty
• D)Injecting the IV medication if no signs of infiltration

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