The nurse is preparing to administer intravenous aminophylline infusion and should question which of the following prescriptions?
a. infuse at 25 gtts/min using a microdripper
b. monitor client for tachycardia
c. draw aminophylline blood level 48 hours after initiation of infusion
d. warm solution to room temperature prior to administration
ANS: A
Feedback
A Correct: Aminophylline is infused using a volumetric infusion pump, not gravity drip.
B Incorrect: This statement is appropriate.
C Incorrect: This statement is appropriate.
D Incorrect: This statement is appropriate.
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