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The nurse assesses a patient’s right hand IV site to be infiltrated. Appropriate nursing actions include (Select all that apply.)

A medication is ordered at a rate of 4mcg/min.  The solution strength is 8mg in 250mL.  What will the flow rate be for the nurse to program on the IV pump? __________mL/hr  (enter number only)

During new employee orientation, a nurse is explaining how to prevent IV infections.  Which of the following statements by an orientee indicates understanding of the preventative strategies?

During initial venipuncture, a nurse has difficulty advancing the cannula into the client’s vein and observes ecchymosis over and around the insertion area. The area is also raised and hard. Based on this information, what should the nurse conclude?

A nurse is flushing a client’s peripheral IV device. According to policy, the intermittent locking devices should be monitored every 4 hours and kept patent with:

Characteristics of a “good” vein site to use for IV initiation include which of the following? (select all that apply)

Which of the following is not a cranial bone?

A client has a PRN prescription for loperamide. Which of the following conditions would the nurse anticipate administering this medication for?

A nurse is preparing to collect a blood specimen using a winged access device.  The nurse knows the color coding for the Vacutainer tube indicates the:

A client taking hydrochlorothiazide should report which problem to their healthcare provider?