A patient has been admitted to the medical unit from the emergency department with a peripheral IV in situ and normal saline infusing by gravity. How should the nurse best ensure that the patient's ordered solution infuses at the correct rate?
A) Change from gravity infusion to an electronic IV pump.
B) Monitor the patient's IV infusion hourly.
C) Label the patient's bag of IV solution with a time-calibrated strip of tape.
D) Assess the patient often for signs and symptoms of fluid overload.
A
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