9)A client has a continuously running peripheral infusion. The physician orders the addition of a antibiotic as a piggyback infusion four times per day. In order to administer the antibiotic, the nurse should do which of the following?

1. Start a new IV access to administer the antibiotic so that there will not be compatibility issues.
2. Start a new IV access to eliminate the problem of too much volume for one site.
3. Increase the flow rate of the continuous infusion to facilitate the administration of the antibiotic.
4. Check to see if the antibiotic is compatible with the continuous infusion.

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