A patient receiving peripheral intravenous therapy is mobile but having difficulty maneuvering the intravenous infusion pump. The nurse would choose which add-on device to allow greater mobility for the patient?
1. A multiflow adapter
2. An extension set
3. A stopcock
4. A filter device
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Rationale 1: A multiflow adapter is used for the administration of two or more infusates simultaneously and does not increase tubing length.
Rationale 2: An extension set is a device that adds length to the existing administration set and allows the patient to move more freely without having to push the intravenous pump.
Rationale 3: A stopcock is used to direct flow of an infusate and would not increase tubing length.
Rationale 4: A filter device provides sterility to the infused parenteral medication or solution but does not increase the tubing length.
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