The nurse is preparing intravenous medications for administration. Which of the following should the nurse be aware of when preparing these medications?
a. A heparin or saline lock provides continuous venous access without the need for a continuous IV.
b. When giving IV push medications into a continuous infusion line, allow the fluid in the primary line to continue dripping.
c. When giving IV piggyback medications, the primary solution should be higher than the secondary solution.
d. Wear gloves when administering an IV pig-gyback medication.
A
A heparin or saline lock provides continuous access to venous circulation, eliminating the need for a continuous IV and increasing a patient's mobility. When giving an IV push medication into a continuous infusion line, the nurse should pinch the IV tubing above the injection port while slowly giving the medication. This will prevent the medication from going up into the bag instead of into the patient. When giving IV piggyback medications, the primary solution should be lower than the secondary solution. It is not necessary for the nurse to wear gloves when providing an IV piggyback medication.
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