Posted by: Pdfprep
Post Date: December 1, 2020
A 2-month-old infant is receiving IV fluids with a volume control set.
The nurse uses this type of tubing because it:
A . Prevents administration of other drugs
B . Prevents entry of air into tubing
C . Prevents inadvertent administration of a large amount of fluids
D . Prevents phlebitis
Answer: C
Explanation:
(A) A volume control set has a chamber that permits the administration of compatible drugs.
(B) Air may enter a volume control set when tubing is not adequately purged.
(C) A volume control set allows the nurse to control the amount of fluid administered over a set period.
(D) Contamination of volume control set may cause phlebitis.
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