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What is the highest priority intervention before administering an IV antibiotic infusion such as vancomycin?
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Correct answer Verify the patient’s allergy history
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Ensure the infusion pump is working correctly
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Confirm the medication dosage with the pharmacy
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Check the IV tubing for kinks
Rationale
Verifying the patient’s allergy history is critical because vancomycin can cause severe allergic reactions. Ensuring that the patient has no known allergy to this antibiotic helps prevent potentially life-threatening complications.
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