IVIG has been ordered for the treatment of a patient with an immunodeficiency. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform before administering this blood product?
A) Ensure that the patient has a patent central line.
B) Ensure that the IVIG is appropriately mixed with normal saline.
C) Administer furosemide before IVIG to prevent hypervolemia.
D) Weigh the patient before administration to verify the correct dose.
Ans: D
Feedback:
The nurse should obtain height and weight before treatment to verify accurate dosing. IVIG can be administered through a peripheral line. Diuretics are not normally given prior to administration, and IVIG is not mixed with normal saline.
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