A nurse discovers that an infusion is failing to infuse properly. Which items should be checked? (Select all that apply.)
a. IV pole height
b. IV site for infiltration
c. Whether tubing is bent
d. Position of needle
e. IV solution type
ANS: A, B, C, D
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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