A nurse on an oncology unit is aware of the need to assess for adverse effects in patients who are being treated with rituximab. The risks of adverse effects are highest at what point during the course of treatment?
A) Shortly after the initiation of the first infusion of rituximab
B) After 6 to 8 weeks of treatment at the maximum dose
C) At each point that the dosage of rituximab is increased
D) 48 to 72 hours after the first dose has been administered
A
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