What happens when a new bag for an infusion is documented?

When a new bag for an infusion is documented, the volume calculation begins to update accordingly. This is crucial for maintaining accurate records of the medication or fluid that the patient is receiving. The infusion system takes into account the new bag being added to the regimen and recalibrates the total volume to reflect what has been administered and what remains.

Updating the volume calculation is essential for monitoring the patient's status and ensuring they are receiving the correct dosages at appropriate intervals. This helps healthcare providers track administration accurately and make informed decisions about patient care.

The other options present scenarios that are not standard practice in infusion documentation. Stopping the infusion process or needing to re-evaluate vitals is not an automatic requirement when a new bag is documented, nor is it correct that the documentation of the old bag is deleted. Instead, the comprehensive record remains, ensuring that all components of the patient's treatment are documented for safety and accuracy.