Which Characteristic of an Infusion Pump Requires Monitoring by the Nurse

Multiple Choice

Which characteristic of an infusion pump requires monitoring by the nurse to prevent complications?

A) Infusion pumps must be plugged in to emergency (red) electrical outlets.
B) Infusion pumps provide less regulation of flow than do drip controllers.
C) Some infusion pumps, called "smart pumps," contain dosage calculation software.
D) Infusion pumps can overcome mild resistance and continue to pump into tissues.