A Patient Is Receiving an Intravenous (IV)infusion of Solution Containing

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient is receiving an intravenous (IV) infusion of solution containing 60 mEq/L of potassium chloride.Which nursing action allows early detection of complications common to this therapy?

• A) Lowering the IV bag below the level of the IV site to obtain a blood return
• B) Palpating the vein above the IV site in which the cannula is placed
• C) Placing a light source on the tissue around the IV site
• D) Checking the pulse distal (lower than) to the IV

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