A nurse is discussing intravenous amphotericin B treatment with a nursing student who is about to care for a patient with a systemic fungal infection. Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "A test dose of amphotericin B may be given to assess the patient's reaction."
b. "If I see any precipitate in the IV solution, I should stop the infusion immediately."
c. "Infusions of amphotericin B should be administered over 1 to 2 hours."
d. "The IV site should be rotated frequently to reduce the risk of phlebitis."
C
Infusions of amphotericin B should be given over 2 to 4 hours to minimize phlebitis and cardi-ovascular reactions; therefore, 1 to 2 hours is incorrect. Test doses are given to evaluate the pa-tient's response. Any precipitate in the IV solution warrants immediate discontinuation of the IV. IV sites should be rotated frequently.
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