Which of the following nursing guidelines applies to the administration of a gamma-globulin infusion?
A) Do not exceed an infusion rate of 10 mL/min.
B) Observe patients with high gamma-globulin rates for severe reactions over patients with low gamma-globulin rates.
C) Weigh the patient after treatment.
D) Administer pretreatment prophylactic IV antihistamine as ordered.
Ans: D
Feedback: Nursing guidelines that apply when administering IV gamma globulin include weighing the patient prior to the treatment, patients with low gamma-globulin rates have more severe reactions, the IV infusion rate should not exceed 3 mL/min, and the nurse should administer pretreatment prophylactic IV antihistamine as ordered.
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