Davis Advantage for Understanding medical surgical Nursing

Davis Advantage for Understanding medical surgical Nursing 7th edition . The LPN/LVN has a patient receiving a medication IV push. What should the nurse do prior toadministering the medication? (Select all that apply.) 1. Prime an IV solution bag. 2. Look up the rate of the medication. 3. Dilute the medication with normal saline. 4. Inform the RN of the medication. 5. Assess allergies. 6. Observe the patient for desired or adverse effects of the medication. ANS: 4, 6 Chapter: Chapter 7. Nursing Care of Patients Receiving Intravenous Therapy Objective: 3. Plan nursing interventions to prevent IV therapy complications. Page: 73 Heading: Direct Injection/Intravenous Push Integrated Process: Clinical Problem-Solving Process (Nursing Process) Client Need: SECE: Safety and Infection Control Cognitive Level: Application [Applying] Concept: Fluid and Electrolytes Difficulty: Difficult Feedback 1. IV push drugs are usually administered by RNs. They are not within the scope of practice of the LPN/LVN in some states. However, be aware of the drugs being given so the nurse can assist in observing the patient for desired or adverse effects. 2. IV push drugs are usually administered by RNs. They are not within the scope of practice of the LPN/LVN in some states. However, be aware of the drugs being given so the nurse can assist in observing the patient for desired or adverse effects. 3. IV push drugs are usually administered by RNs. They are not within the scope of practice of the LPN/LVN in some states. However, be aware of the drugs being given so the nurse can assist in observing the patient for desired or adverse effects. 4. IV push drugs are usually administered by RNs. They are not within the scope of practice of the LPN/LVN in some states. However, be aware of the drugs being given so the nurse can assist in observing the patient for desired or adverse effects. 5. IV push drugs are usually administered by RNs. They are not within the scope of practice of the LPN/LVN in some states. However, be aware of the drugs being given so the nurse can assist in observing the patient for desired or adverse effects. 6. IV push drugs are usually administered by RNs. They are not within the scope of practice of the LPN/LVN in some states. However, be aware of the drugs being given so the nurse can assist in observing the patient for desired or adverse effects