The nurse is to give an IV push drug through a peripheral intermittent device. The nurse would (place these options in correct sequence):
1. Clear the device with normal saline.
2. Flush the device with saline only or a combination of saline and heparin.
3. Check placement of the device.
4. Slowly administer the drug through the device.
5. Check the concentration of the drug.
5, 3, 1, 4, 2
IV push medication requires careful checking of the appropriate dilution, checking the placement of the device, flushing the device with saline to clear it, slowly injecting the drug, and flushing the device with saline or a combination of saline and heparin.
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