When mixing additives to an IV solution, checking for compatibility is essential because
A. incompatibility of additives is more expensive.
B. incompatibility of additives may compromise the patient's health status.
C. incompatibility of additives requires additional base solution.
D. incompatibility of additives requires less base solution.
B
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