The nurse is preparing to initiate an intravenous (IV) line containing a high dose of potassium chloride using an IV infusion pump. While preparing to plug the pump cord into the wall, the nurse finds that no receptacle is available in the wall socket. The nurse should take which action?
1
Initiate the IV line without the use of a pump.
2
Contact the electrical maintenance department for assistance.
3
Plug in the pump cord in the available plug above the room sink.
4
Use an extension cord from the nurses’ lounge for the pump plug.