medium · NCLEX-RN pharmacology
The RN is supervising a student nurse who is preparing a norepinephrine infusion for a client in cardiogenic shock.
Which statement by the student indicates a correct understanding of 'Delivery control'?
- 'I should use the gravity drip method if the pump is unavailable to avoid delaying the medication.', at this point in care.
- 'I must use a smart pump with the drug library activated and perform an independent double-check of the rate calculation.'
- 'I should double the initial dose if the blood pressure does not respond within the first minute.'
- 'I will program the pump and then have the nursing assistant verify the settings while I document.', at this point in care.
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