What Is the Most Important Nursing Action When a Patient

question 15

Multiple Choice

What is the most important nursing action when a patient is first started on an intravenous (IV) antibacterial drug?

• A) Check the IV site every 4 hours for redness around the site and the presence of cordlike veins.
• B) Check the drip rate every hour to ensure that the proper blood drug level is maintained.
• C) Assess the patient's pulse, blood pressure, and respiratory effect every 15 minutes.
• D) Assess the patient's white blood cell count daily to determine drug effectiveness.

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