A client has an order for an IV medication to be administered via secondary administration set (piggyback). Before hanging the secondary administration set (piggyback) medication, the nurse must:
a. check the client's drug allergies, check the compatibility of the solutions, and assess the infusion site
b. discuss the purpose of the medication with the client
c. ask the client's family about any history of allergies, and determine the flow rate
d. apply clean gloves, discuss the purpose of the medication with the client, and hang the piggyback bag
A
Prior to hanging IV piggyback solutions, the nurse must check the client's drug allergies, check the compatibility of the solutions, and assess the infusion site.
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