When administering IV vancomycin, the nurse should:
a. monitor the client for ototoxicity.
b. maintain the client on complete bed rest.
c. infuse this drug over a minimum of one hour.
d. infuse this agent as an IV bolus.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This is not an adverse effect of vancomycin, but rather of aminoglycosides.
B Incorrect: This action is not necessary.
C Correct: To decrease the risk of nephrotoxicity, infuse this drug over a minimum of one hour.
D Incorrect: This drug should not be infused IV bolus. To decrease the risk of nephrotoxicity, infuse this drug over a minimum of 1 hour.
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