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Question:
A patient diagnosed with SIADH is ordered by the physician to receive 3% NaCl 500mL at a rate of 60mL/hr. Which of the following actions, if taken by the nurse, is most important in regard to patient safety?
A
Ask another nurse to cosign and check the order before administering the solution.
explanation
Hypertonic saline requires two nurses to cosign because it can be dangerous to give this to the wrong patient. Checking the patient’s name and date of birth is second in importance.
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