What steps should a nurse take when administering an intravenous (IV) push drug through a peripheral intermittent device? (Separate the letters with a comma and space: A, B, C, D.)
A. Clear the device with NS.
B. Flush the device with NS only or a combination of NS and heparin.
C. Check placement of the device.
D. Slowly administer the drug through the device.
E. Check the concentration of the drug.
E, C, A, D, B
IV push medication requires careful checking of the appropriate dilution, checking the placement of the device, flushing the device with NS to clear it, slowly injecting the drug, and flushing the device with NS or a combination of NS and heparin.
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