Which does the nurse implement when changing the IV solution?
1. Hang another bag of the identical IV solution.
2. Change the tubing when preparing a new IV bag.
3. Allow IV fluid to empty into upper part of tubing.
4. Prepare next solution approximately 1 hour ahead.
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4. The nurse checks the prescription and prepares the next bag of IV fluid 1 hour ahead of schedule to have the solution ready for administration. This avoids disrup-tions in therapy.
1. Hanging the identical IV solution can contradict the prescription.
2. Changing the tubing with each new bag is unnecessary and wasteful.
3. The nurse stops the infusion before air reaches the IV tubing.
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