RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1709 of 2368

Before hanging a secondary IV medication, which action is most important for the nurse to take?

  1. Verify that the medication is compatible with the primary IV fluid
  2. Increase the primary infusion rate to finish the dose sooner
  3. Disconnect the primary fluid for the duration of the dose
  4. Change the primary tubing label and the date of the tubing
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Correct answer: Verify that the medication is compatible with the primary IV fluid

Incompatible solutions can form a precipitate in the line, which is a significant danger to the client.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), IV Therapy Management: Secondary Fluid Infusion. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026