The nurse is preparing to administer a medication using a volume-controlled administration set or Volutrol.Which action should the nurse do first?
A)Open the clamp between the Volutrol and the main intravenous (IV)bag.
B)Open the air vent on the Volutrol.
C)Inject the medication into the Volutrol.
D)Clean the injection port on top of the Volutrol.

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The Volutrol is filled with the desired amount of intravenous (IV)fluid (50 to 100 mL)by opening the clamp between the Volutrol and the main IV bag.After the Volutrol is filled with the desired amount of fluid,the clamp is closed and the clamp on the air vent of the Volutrol is checked and opened if necessary.The injection port on the Volutrol is cleaned,and the medication is injected through the port.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer a Medication Using a Volume-Controlled