A Client Who Is 24 Hours Postoperative Bowel Resection Is

A client who is 24 hours postoperative bowel resection is receiving IV opioids PRN for severe pain.  The nurse reviews the health care provider's prescription to discontinue the continuous IV normal saline.  What is the nurse's most appropriate action?

A) Convert to a saline lock
B) Remove the IV catheter
C) Request a prescription for a saline lock
D) Slow the IV fluids to a keep-vein-open rate

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