Before administering a medication through an existing IV line, the nurse should first check the:
A. Patency of the line
B. Location of the IV site
C. Client's knowledge of the purpose of the medication
D. Compatibility of the medication and the IV solution
D
A, B, C, and D. Drug incompatibility can cause chemical reactions that result in clouding or crystallization of the IV fluid and can endanger the client.
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