IV Therapy NCLEX
Questions – Practice &
Review Guide
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2. Slow the IV infusion
A client had a 1000 mL bag of 5% dextrose in 0.9% sodium chloride hung at 3pm. The nurse making
rounds at 3:45 pm finds that the client is complaining of a pounding headache and is dyspneic, is
experiencing chills, and is apprehensive, with an increased pulse rate. The IV bag has 400 mL
remaining. The nurse should take which action first?
1. Call the physician
2. Slow the IV infusion
3. Sit the client up in bed
4. Remove the IV catheter
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