A nurse is preparing to discharge a patient with an immunodeficiency. When preparing the patient for self-infusion of IVIG in the home setting, what education should the nurse prioritize?
A) Sterile technique for establishing a new IV site
B) Signs and symptoms of adverse reactions
C) Formulas for calculating daily doses
D) Technique for adding medications to the IVIG
Ans: B
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The patient who is to receive IVIG at home will need information about adverse reactions and their management. A patient would not start a new IV site independently and the patient does not calculate changes in dose independently. Medications are not added to IVIG.
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