The client is being treated with Rituxan. The nurse notices that the first IV infusion of the drug has been started at a rate of 100 mL/hr. The highest priority nursing intervention is:
a. increasing the rate of the infusion.
b. decreasing the rate of the infusion.
c. stopping the infusion completely.
d. calling the physician.
ANS: B
The initial infusion of the medication should be started at 50 mL/hr.
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