Question

48. A nurse is setting up an intravenous pump that will be used for a client who will be receiving a intravenous infusion of normal saline solution containing heparin. As the worse prepares to puur te pare electrical cord into the wall socket, she notes that no socket is available because of other med used in the room. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate? a) Allowing the pump to run in battery mode b) Obtaining an extension cord from the nurses' lounge c) Moving the client into the hallway, near a wall socket d) Calling the hospital's electrical department for assistance

Answer 1

Ans:- 48,

B ( obtaining an extension cord from the nurse 's lounge), will be most appropriate because it is not possible to move the client in hallway, and we cannot run pump in battery mode it may discharge at any time, so most appropriate action will be the 1st option.