Where should a nurse inject medication when administering an intravenous (IV) push medication to a patient who is receiving a continuous infusion?
a. Into the hanging IV bag
b. Directly into the insertion cannula after temporarily disconnecting the IV bag
c. Into the port nearest to the insertion site to ensure quick delivery
d. Into the port nearest to the IV bag for less painful administration
C
An IV push is to be administered through the port closest to the patient.
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