A large-volume parenteral contains a potent drug that must be administered using constant infusion. Which of the following should be used?
Intravenous piggyback
Roller clamp
Electronic infusion device
Hand pump
Electronic infusion device
Rationale: An electronic infusion device must be used to administered this potent drug via constant infusion, since it provides a precise flow rate of an IV solution. Intravenous piggybacks, roller clamps, and hand pumps are not related to constant infusion techniques for large-volume parenterals.
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