Multiple Choice
A client is receiving normal saline 75 mL/hr and morphine sulfate via patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) bolus doses. The PCA and normal saline tubing are connected at the "Y" site. The nurse reviews a prescription from the health care provider to discontinue the normal saline. What is the most appropriate nursing action?
A) Change the rate of the normal saline to 10 mL/hr
B) Clarify the prescription with the health care provider
C) Flush the IV with normal saline and then convert it to a saline lock
D) Turn off the normal saline and disconnect it from the "Y" site
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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