A client is prescribed norepinephrine IV. Which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to do? Select all that apply
A) Administer the drug via a gravity infusion.
B) Dilute the drug with sterile saline.
C) Continuously monitor the client's blood pressure.
D) Check the IV insertion site for leakage.
E) Assess the client's urinary output hourly.
Ans: C, D, E
Feedback:
When giving norepinephrine IV, the nurse should use an electronic infusion pump, not dilute the norepinephrine solution, continuously monitor the client's blood pressure, check the IV site for leakage or extravasation, restart the IV in another location if extravasation occurs and institute extravasation protocol according to the facility's policy, and assess the client's urine output hourly.
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