When Continuous Intravenous (IV) Infusion of a Drug Is Desired

question 15

Multiple Choice

When continuous intravenous (IV) infusion of a drug is desired, a nurse understands that which of the following is true?

• A) The physician must order the dosage of medication to be administered.
• B) The physician must perform the calculations to determine the amount of drug to add to a specific volume of IV solution.
• C) The volume of solution may vary from 250 to 1000 mL.
• D) The nurse must determine whether the medication is compatible with the IV solution.
• E) The nurse must monitor the IV solution carefully to maintain the desired rate of IV infusion.

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