A client is receiving quinupristin/dalfopristin via a peripheral intravenous infusion. After the drug is administered, the nurse would flush the intravenous line with which of the following?
A) Normal saline
B) 0.45% sodium chloride
C) Dextrose 5% and water
D) Heparin
Ans: C
Feedback:
Quinupristin/dalfopristin is irritating to the vein. After peripheral infusion, the vein should be flushed with 5% dextrose in water (D5W), because the drug is incompatible with saline or heparin flush solutions.
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