Jess gets a ng tube and urinary catheter. The current iv fluid D5 1/4 NS is increased to 125ml/hr through the peripheral iv. Jess next dose of IV antibiotic which is compatible with the current iv solution is now due to be administered. What action should the nurse take?
a. administer the dose as scheduled concurrently with the IV fluids
b. stop the iv fluids until the dose of antibiotics is administered
c. give the dose after the first liter of IV fluids is infused
d. hold the dose until the HCP arrives to evaluate jess
Answer: a. administer the dose as scheduled concurrently with the IV fluids
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