The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer a First Dose of Ado-Trastuzumab

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to administer a first dose of ado-trastuzumab emtansine [Kadcycla] to a patient who has metastatic breast cancer. Which nursing action is correct?

• A) Administer a test dose with an antihistamine.
• B) Ensure that the patient has HER2-positive disease.
• C) Infuse the initial dose over 30 to 45 minutes.
• D) Review renal function tests.

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