The Physician Has Ordered Filgrastim (Neupogen) Intravenously for the Client

question 3

Multiple Choice

The physician has ordered filgrastim (Neupogen) intravenously for the client. What is a priority plan by the nurse prior to administering this drug?

• A) Plan to administer 6 lpm of oxygen during the infusion.
• B) Plan to insert a Foley catheter and monitor urine output.
• C) Plan to have a white blood cell (WBC) count drawn every 30 minutes.
• D) Plan to monitor the client's ECG readings.

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