The client is being treated with Herceptin. The nurse notes that the client is experiencing episodes of hypotension. The highest priority nursing intervention is to:
a. stop the infusion.
b. increase the rate of the infusion.
c. decrease the rate of the infusion.
d. notify the pharmacist.
ANS: A
The infusion should be interrupted if the client begins to experience hypotension.
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