When adding medications to a bag of intravenous (IV) fluid, the nurse will use which method to mix the solution?
a. Shaking the bag or bottle vigorously
b. Turning the bag or bottle gently from side to side
c. Inverting the bag or bottle one time after injecting the medication
d. Allowing the IV solution to stand for 10 minutes to enhance even distribution of medication
ANS: B
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