Before administering a bag of intravenous (IV) fluid, a nurse should confirm the type and amount of solution in the medical record and then do which of the following?
a. Mark the time strip on the IV bag with a felt-tip pen.
b. Calculate the tonicity of the solution.
c. Ensure the integrity of the bag.
d. Select a vented solution administration set.
C
Plastic solution bags are packaged with an outer plastic bag, which should remain intact until the solution is prepared for administration.
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