What is the first action the nurse should perform when administering a drug intravenously through a special administration chamber?
a. Inject the medication to be administered into the chamber.
b. Set the intravenous flow rate.
c. Prime the infusion equipment.
d. Initiate the infusion at the prescribed rate.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This is done after the tubing has been primed.
B Incorrect: This is done after the tubing has been primed and the medication administered into the chamber.
C Correct: The nurse should prime the tubing first to remove air that could result in an air embolism.
D Incorrect: This is performed after the tubing has been primed.
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