Upon Entering a Patient's Room, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

question 3

Multiple Choice

Upon entering a patient's room, the licensed practical nurse (LPN) notes a white precipitate forming in the IV tubing at the site of a piggybacked antibiotic. What should the nurse do first?

• A)Stop the infusion.
• B)Notify the physician.
• C)Call the pharmacy to see whether this is an expected reaction.
• D)When the infusion is complete, remove the tubing and send it to the laboratory for analysis.

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Definitions:

Sodium Bicarbonate

A chemical compound, NaHCO3, commonly known as baking soda, that is used in baking as a leavening agent and can neutralize acids.

Neutralizing

The process of making something ineffective or harmless by applying an opposite force or effect.

Antacids

Medications that neutralize stomach acid to relieve heartburn, indigestion, and stomach discomfort.

Acidotic

A condition characterized by an excess of acid in the body fluids or an excessive loss of bicarbonate, often reflected in decreased blood pH.