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Title: A patient is receiving an intravenous (IV) infusion of solution containing 60 mEq/L of potassium ... Post by: crisatino on Aug 11, 2017 A patient is receiving an intravenous (IV) infusion of solution containing 60 mEq/L of potassium chloride. Which nursing action allows early detection of complications common to this therapy?
a. Lowering the IV bag below the level of the IV site to obtain a blood return b. Palpating the vein above the IV site in which the cannula is placed c. Placing a light source on the tissue around the IV site d. Checking the pulse distal (lower than) to the IV Title: Re: A patient is receiving an intravenous (IV) infusion of solution containing 60 mEq/L of potassium ... Post by: Ponguito on Aug 11, 2017 Content hidden
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