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1. IV Push Meds Help

   almostnrs0131 replied to almostnrs0131's topic in General Students

   Thanks for your reply. I have always felt that way about patient safety and doing things right far outweighs saving time. Thanks for the support.

2. IV Push Meds Help

   almostnrs0131 posted a topic in General Students

   Being a student I have questioned many RNs about the rate to push certain IV meds such as Lasix. The med book says 1mL/min. so as not to bolus the patient. Some RNs give it in an upper port of the IV pump (NS @ 125) over about 30 seconds for 4 mL. ...