The nurse checks the patient's laboratory work prior to administering a dose of vancomycin (Vancocin) and finds that the trough vancomycin level is 24 mcg/mL. What will the nurse do next?
a. Administer the vancomycin as ordered.
b. Hold the drug, and administer 4 hours later.
c. Hold the drug, and notify the prescriber.
d. Repeat the test to verify results.
ANS: C
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a. Viruses b. Fungi c. Parasites d. Bacteria
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1. standard of care. 2. informed consent. 3. permission to treat. 4. breaking confidentiality.
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