A nurse is administering an IV antibiotic which must be refrigerated until used in order to maintain stability of the solution. How long before administration should the nurse remove a refrigerated secondary solution?
A) 3 to 5 minutes
B) 10 minutes
C) 30 minutes
D) 60 to 90 minutes
C
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The nurse should remove a refrigerated secondary solution 30 minutes before administration because it warms the solution slightly, preventing lowering of blood temperature, and also promotes comfort during instillation. Removing it too early means that it will remain cold; removing it too late may result in instability.
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