Which technique should the nurse use when infusing fresh frozen plasma?
1. Administer slowly.
2. Give through a filter.
3. Agitate the bag periodically.
4. Give IV push.
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Rationale 1: Fresh frozen plasma is effective for rapid volume replacement.
Rationale 2: Fresh frozen plasma should be administered through a filter.
Rationale 3: There is no need to agitate the bag.
Rationale 4: Fresh frozen plasma is not given IV push.
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