[Solved]: The nurse is planning to administer medication by…

The nurse is planning to administer medication by IV bolus through a saline lock. After the medication is delivered, why is it necessary to flush the port with 2 to 3 mL of normal saline at the same rate as the medication was delivered? To ensure that any medication remaining within the IV is delivered at the correct rate. To prevent dislodging a blood clot into the bloodstream. In order to ensure patency of the IV site while observing for puffiness. To avoid causing circulatory compromise from fluid volume excess.