NCLEX Question of the Day
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies QID 624
A patient is receiving vancomycin intravenously. What is an important nursing action to prevent a common adverse effect of this medication?
Explanation
Infusing vancomycin too rapidly can cause 'red man syndrome,' a reaction characterized by flushing and hypotension. To prevent this, the medication should be infused slowly, over at least 60 minutes.
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