A patient with multiple intravenous lines has blood infusing in the right antecubital space, parenteral nutrition infusing through a right subclavian line, and normal saline with potassium infusing in the left forearm
An intravenous medication is ordered stat. The nurse will use the line in the ____________ to administer the medication.
Fill in the blanks with correct word
left forearm
Never administer IV medications through tubing that is infusing blood, blood products, or parenteral nutrition solutions.
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