When continuous intravenous (IV) infusion of a drug is desired, a nurse understands that which of the following is true? Select all that apply
1. The physician must order the dosage of medication to be administered.
2. The physician must perform the calculations to determine the amount of drug to add to a specific volume of IV solution.
3. The volume of solution may vary from 250 to 1000 mL.
4. The nurse must determine whether the medication is compatible with the IV solution.
5. The nurse must monitor the IV solution carefully to maintain the desired rate of IV infusion.
ANS: 1, 3, 5
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