During an infusion of amphotericin B, the nurse knows that which administration technique may be used to minimize infusion-related adverse effects?
A. Forcing of fluids during the infusion
B. Infusing the medication quickly
C. Infusing the medication over a longer period of time
D. stopping the infusion for 2 hours after half of the bag has infused, then resuming 1 hour later
Answer: C. Infusing the medication over a longer period of time
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1. Mild pain 2. Severe pain 3. Somatic pain 4. Visceral pain
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