Nurse removes the medication syringe from the port

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The nurse removes the medication syringe from the port and inserts the syringe of normal saline into the port. Why will the nurse gently flush with the saline? Fluid is not pushed too quickly into the injection site. The medicine remaining in the extension tubing is not administered faster than the rest of the medication. Saline is not forced out of the tubing and wasted. Ensures that the IV is administered safely.

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