The Nurse Coming on Duty Has Received a Report That

Multiple Choice

The nurse coming on duty has received a report that an IV of 1000 mL of 5% glucose in 0.9% normal saline is running at a rate of 50 mL an hour to be followed by another 1000 mL to be run at the same rate. The reporting nurse states that the second IV should be hung at 9:00 AM. The prudent nurse should: (Select all that apply.)

A) hang the next 1000 mL when the first is finished.
B) check to label on the present IV.
C) confirm the flow rate.
D) check the order for the IVs.
E) speed up the flow so that the IV will be completed by 9:00 AM.