A nurse is caring for a client who requires intravenous fluids to prevent fluid and electrolyte imbalance. The nurse has developed a clinical pathway to direct care of this client. What best describes the purpose of a clinical pathway?

A nurse is hanging a new IV bag for a client to replace the last one that is empty. Which of the following principles should the nurse consider when using an IV pump? Select all that apply.

The nurse notes that a client’s IV site is wet after the last IV tubing change and determines that the dressing needs to be changed. The nurse has performed hand hygiene, stopped the current infusion, and has removed the old dressing. Which best describes the next step in this process?

The nurse is setting up an IV norepinephrine drip for a hypotensive client. The nurse has primed the tubing and turned on the pump. The pump is alarming and the nurse cannot stop the alarm without turning off the entire pump. Which of the following actions is appropriate?