Protamine sulfate should be given by which health care professional?
a. A physician
b. A trained IV nurse
c. An OR nurse
d. Any trained medical professional
ANS: A
Protamine sulfate should be given only by a physician. An LPN/LVN may assemble the medications but must allow the physician to draw up and administer the dose.
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