A patient is to receive IV immunoglobulin. Prior to administration, the nurse should implement which intervention?
A) Only administer immunoglobulin through a central line
B) Administer IV immunoglobulin at 10 mL/minute
C) Administer furosemide prior to and with immunoglobulin
D) Weigh the patient before administration to determine onset of edema
Ans: D
Feedback: The patient should be weighed prior to administration to determine if weight increases; this might be indicative of the onset of anaphylaxis. Immunoglobulin can be administered through a peripheral line. It should be administered no faster than 3 mL/min. Furosemide can be administered prior to the immunoglobulin to decrease edema but should not be administered during the administration of the immunoglobulin.
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