A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a fluoroquinolone as an intravenous infusion. The nurse would check the infusion rate at which frequency?
A) Every 15 minutes
B) Every 30 minutes
C) Every 45 minutes
D) Every 60 minutes
Ans: A
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When administering a fluoroquinolone IV, the nurse should check the infusion rate every 15 minutes and adjust it if necessary.
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