Before the nurse administers IV replacement of 5% dextrose in water with potassium chloride, what nursing intervention must be completed first? 1. Adding potassium chloride to the bag at the bedside....

Before the nurse administers IV replacement of 5% dextrose in water with potassium chloride, what nursing intervention must be completed first?

1. Adding potassium chloride to the bag at the bedside.

2. Evaluating laboratory results for electrolytes.

3. Priming tubing using sterile technique.

4. Checking the rate for IV push administration.