A nurse is caring for a patient who is on amphotericin B. On morning rounds the patient reports weakness, numbness, and a tingling sensation in his feet. What would be a priority action by the nurse?
A) Encourage the patient to increase fluid intake.
B) Use strict aseptic technique for drug administration.
C) Keep the bed in a low position and the side rails up at all times.
D) Reduce the drug dosage
C
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