The Nurse Is Preparing to Change the Intravenous (IV)solution After

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to change the intravenous (IV) solution after the current one infuses.What action is appropriate for the nurse to take to provide for a smooth transition from the empty bag to the new one?

A) Hang another bag of the identical IV solution.
B) Change the tubing when preparing a new IV bag.
C) Allow IV fluid to empty into the upper part of the tubing.
D) Obtain the next solution bag approximately 1 hour ahead.