A nurse is preparing an intravenous IV piggyback infusion. In which order will the nurse perform the steps, starting with the first one?
1. Compare the label of the medication with the medication administration record at the patient's bedside.
2. Connect the tubing of the piggyback infusion to the appropriate connector on the upper Y-port.
3. Hang the piggyback medication bag above the level of the primary fluid bag.
4. Clean the main IV line port with an antiseptic swab.
5. Connect the infusion tubing to the medication bag.
6. Regulate flow.
a. 5, 2, 1, 4, 3, 6
b. 5, 2, 1, 3, 4, 6
c. 1, 5, 4, 3, 2, 6
d. 1, 5, 3, 4, 2, 6
ANS: D
When preparing and administering IV piggybacks, use the following steps: Compare the label of medication with the medication administration record at the patient's bedside; connect the infusion tubing to the medication bag; hang the piggyback medication bag above the level of the primary fluid bag; clean the main IV line port with an antiseptic swab; connect the tubing of the piggyback infusion to the appropriate connector on the upper Y-port; and regulate flow.
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