The Nurse Is Preparing to Provide the First Dose of Maxipime

question 51

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to provide the first dose of Maxipime (cefepime) 1 gm in 50 mL D5W via intravenous piggyback to a patient diagnosed with febrile neutropenia. Place the following steps in the appropriate order:

• A) Set rate at 100 mL/hr.
• B) Verify right drug, dose, and time.
• C) Observe for symptoms of anaphylaxis.
• D) Discontinue the infusion.
• E) Verify correct patient using two identifiers.
• F) Begin infusion.