You are preparing to administer fluids. When should the air be flushed from the intravenous tubing?
A) After attaching the tubing to the IV bag, but prior to attaching the tubing to the IV catheter
B) After the administration tubing is attached to the IV bag and the IV catheter
C) Prior to the administration of intravenous medications into the patient
D) Only after the IV catheter is properly placed in the vein of the patient
A
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