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A Nurse Has Hung a Secondary Medication as an IV

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A nurse has hung a secondary medication as an IV piggyback into a primary line being run on an infusion pump. The piggyback attaches to the primary tubing above the pump. The piggyback is not infusing properly. What action does the nurse take?


A) Lowers the piggyback below the level of the pump
B) Stops the primary infusion and runs the piggyback by gravity
C) Lowers the primary infusion bag so that it is below the piggyback
D) Makes sure the two bags are hanging at the same height

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