A child requires administration of intravenous (IV) medication. Which of these actions must the nurse take while the child is receiving this treatment?
a. Check the fluid and medication with another nurse before hanging it.
b. Administer a "push" dose before the rest of the solution is hung.
c. Assess the administration site hourly.
d. Be sure the solution has infused before the designated administration time.
C
Nursing care of the child receiving IV fluids, medication, or both includes assessment of the site every hour for signs and symptoms of infiltration.
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