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Lincoln Sanneman
on Oct 22, 2024
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The patient is receiving an intravenous infusion of 40 mEq of potassium chloride in a 1000 mL solution of 0.9% saline.The patient states that the area around the IV site burns.What intervention does the nurse perform first?
A) Notify the physician.
B) Stop the IV infusion.
C) Document the finding.
D) Increase the IV drip rate.
Intravenous Infusion
The administration of liquid substances directly into a vein as a therapeutic treatment.
Potassium Chloride
A chemical compound used medically as a supplement or medication to treat and prevent low blood levels of potassium (hypokalemia).
Saline
A solution of salt in water, commonly used in medical treatments for hydration or wound cleaning.
- Identify and assess patient reactions to intravenous infusions and interventions needed.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify and assess patient reactions to intravenous infusions and interventions needed.
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