ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2019 with NGN Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer IV fluids to a client. The nurse notes sparks when plugging in the IV pump. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Unplug the pump. This action should be taken first to ensure the safety of the client and prevent any potential harm from electrical sparks. Unplugging the pump removes the immediate danger of electrical hazard.
A: Notifying the biomedical department can be done after ensuring immediate safety by unplugging the pump.
B: Obtaining a replacement pump is not necessary at this point and does not address the immediate safety concern.
C: Labeling the pump as defective is not as urgent as unplugging it to prevent any further sparks.
Overall, unplugging the pump is the priority to address the safety issue promptly.
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