Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Questions Practice Question
A neonate is to receive an I.V. infusion of normal saline solution at 3 mL/hour. The nurse is setting the alarms on an I.V. infusion pump. How should the nurse set the alarms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For precise low-rate infusions like 3 mL/hour, the alarm should be set at the exact rate to ensure accuracy and detect deviations promptly. Infiltration alarms are not standard on most pumps.
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