Multiple Choice
The nurse determines that an elderly patient's IV of D50.2 NS with 20 mEq KCl at 75 mL/hr is running 3 hours behind.After determining the IV site is patent,what action will the nurse take?
A) Call the healthcare provider to obtain an order to decrease the IV rate.
B) Administer a bolus to make up the deficit.
C) Recalculate the flow rate and slowly make up the fluids.
D) Maintain the ordered rate.
Correct Answer:
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