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The nurse is preparing to administer a medication using a volume-controlled administration set or Volutrol.Which action should the nurse do first?
A) Open the clamp between the Volutrol and the main intravenous (IV) bag.
B) Open the air vent on the Volutrol.
C) Inject the medication into the Volutrol.
D) Clean the injection port on top of the Volutrol.
Volume-controlled Administration
A method of delivering a precise volume of fluids or medication over a set period of time, typically using infusion pumps in a clinical setting.
Volutrol
A specific brand of intravenous solution administration set that allows precise control over fluid delivery rates.
Intravenous Bag
A sterile container filled with fluids or medications that are administered directly into a vein via a drip.
- Pinpoint the correct processes for equipping and administering distinct categories of injections (IM, IV, subcutaneous, intradermal).
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- Pinpoint the correct processes for equipping and administering distinct categories of injections (IM, IV, subcutaneous, intradermal).
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