The client with a full-thickness burn over 38% of the body is admitted to the burn unit 4 hours after the fire. The HCP writes an order for Ringer’s lactate 450 mL/hour. Which interventions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply
1. Question the health-care provider’s orders.
2. Administer the intravenous fluid as prescribed.
3. Infuse the intravenous fluid via a pump.
4. Do not administer more than 200 mL an hour.
5. Verify the order with another nurse in the burn unit.
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