Which action should the nurse take when initiating a prescription of intravenous dextran 40 (Gentran 40)?
A. Start the infusion no faster than 240 mg/min.
B. Monitor the patient's vital signs continuously during administration.
C. Monitor for signs of anaphylaxis.
D. Monitor the client for deep vein thrombosis.
E. Discard any unused portion of the infusion.
Ans:
A. Start the infusion no faster than 240 mg/min.
B. Monitor the patient's vital signs continuously during administration.
C. Monitor for signs of anaphylaxis.
E. Discard any unused portion of the infusion.
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