The nurse discovers that an infusion is failing to infuse properly. Select all the items that should be checked: (Select all that apply.)
1. IV pole height
2. IV site for infiltration
3. Whether tubing is bent
4. Position of needle
1, 2, 3, 4
Failure of an IV to infuse properly warrants the following nursing actions: Check for bent tubing, needle against vein wall, or small clot at needle end; the IV pole may be too low, or the needle may be out of the vein and infiltrated.
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