The ICU nurse caring for a patient with shock is administering vasoactive medications as per orders. The nurse knows that these medications should be what?
A) Administered through a central venous line
B) Titrated by dial-a-flow tubing
C) Given by IV push for rapid onset of action
D) Mixed with enteral feedings
Ans: A
Feedback: Vasoactive medications should be administered through a central venous line because infiltration and extravasation of some vasoactive medications can cause tissue necrosis and sloughing. An IV pump or controller should be used to ensure that the medications are delivered safely and accurately. Therefore options B, C, and D are incorrect.
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