Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1843 of 2368
During an IV push medication, the client reports chest tightness and the skin becomes flushed. Which action should the nurse take first?
- Stop the injection and keep the IV line for emergency access
- Slow the injection rate and reassess in 5 minutes
- Remove the IV catheter and apply pressure
- Finish the injection and notify the provider afterward
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Correct answer: Stop the injection and keep the IV line for emergency access
These findings suggest speed shock. The nurse stops the medication, keeps the line in place, and then notifies the provider.
Source: Nursing Advanced Skills (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Administer IV Push Medications: Disadvantages and Potential Complications. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026