The nurse is administering an amphotericin B infusion. Which actions by the nurse are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
a. Administering the medication by rapid IV infusion
b. Discontinuing the drug immediately if the patient develops tingling and numbness in the extremities
c. If adverse effects occur, reducing the IV rate gradually until they subside
d. Using an infusion pump for IV therapy
e. Monitoring the IV site for signs of phlebitis and infiltration
f. Administering premedication for fever and nausea
g. Knowing that the intravenous solution for amphotericin B will be cloudy
h. Knowing that muscle twitching may indicate hypokalemia
ANS: B, D, E, F
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