The nurse is administering an interferon and will implement which intervention?
a. Giving the medication with meals
b. Monitoring daily weights
c. Limiting fluids while the patient is taking this medication
d. Rotating sites if administered subcutaneously
ANS: D
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The nurse would expect a cocaine overdose in a patient who is experiencing
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