Place the following steps for hanging a new intravenous (IV) bag in the proper order (1–6).(Enter the number of each step in the proper sequence, do not use commas)
1. Remove the piercing pin.
2. Assess the IV site.
3. Remove the IV bag from the pole.
4. Hang the bag on the IV pole.
5. Stop the infusion.
6. Insert the piercing pin into the tubing port.
ANS:
4, 1, 3, 6, 2, 5
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