The nurse is caring for a client receiving D51/2 NS + 20 mEq KCl/L infusing...

The nurse is caring for a client receiving D5¹/₂ NS + 20 mEq KCl/L infusing per pump at 125 mL/hr. The nurse prepares to administer 40-mg furosemide IVP. Which actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.

Select one or more:

a. Stop the infusion pump and clamp the line.

b. Cleanse the infusion port closest to the pump.

c. The first flush is at the same rate as the drug.

d. Provide the medication at the recommended rate.

e. The second flush is at the same rate as the drug.

Expert Solution

This all following action should be taken :

a. Stop the infusion pump and clamp the line

b. Cleanse the infusion port closest to the pump

c. The first flush at the same rate at the drug

d. Provide the medication at the recommended rate

e. The second flush at the same rate at the drug

Nightingale answered 2 years ago

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