A new nurse is preparing to administer an IV push medication. After drawing the medication up, determining how fast to push the medication, identifying the client, performing hand hygiene, and assessing the IV site, the nurse gives the medication. What step would an experienced nurse include that the new nurse forgot?

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When giving IV push medications, always check for compatibility between the solution running and the medication. Documentation comes after administration. A bag is not used for a push medication. The IV may or may not need to be stopped.

A New Nurse Is Preparing to Administer an IV Push