A Patient Has Medication Ordered to Be Given by Intravenous

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient has medication ordered to be given by intravenous (IV) bolus.The nurse recognizes which advantage of this type of administration?

• A)There is a slower onset of medication effects.
• B)Medications are given over a longer time frame.
• C)Medications given by IV bolus are less irritating to the veins.
• D)Small volumes are used,so fluid overload can be avoided.

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