The nurse has been assigned to the care of four adult clients who are receiving continuous intravenous (IV) infusions
The nurse planning the work assignment for the shift makes a nota-tion to check the IV sites of these clients at which of the following frequencies? 1. Every hour
2. Every 2 hours
3. Every 3 hours
4. Every 4 hours
1
Rationale: Safe nursing practice includes monitoring an IV infusion at least once per hour in an adult client. The IV may be checked even more frequently, depending on whether medication also is being infused.
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