A patient is prescribed amphotericin B (Fungizone) 400 mg intravenously. How fast should you infuse this drug?
a. Immediately by intravenous (IV) push
b. Over a period of 60 minutes
c. Over a period of 2 hours
d. Over a minimum of 6 hours
ANS: D
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When asking a patient if he can postpone urination for two hours, the nurse is assessing for
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