The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer an IV Infusion to a Client

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to administer an IV infusion to a client. Which step is recommended in this procedure?

A) Place the client in a side-lying position.
B) Invert the bag and spike it with the IV tubing.
C) Prime the tubing and squeeze the drip chamber until it is full of IV fluid.
D) When blood enters the venous access device, advance the needle to half its length.