Multiple Choice
The nurse is preparing to begin a medication regimen for a patient who will receive intravenous ampicillin and gentamicin. Which is an important nursing action?
A) Administer each antibiotic to infuse over 15 to 20 minutes.
B) Order serum peak and trough levels of ampicillin.
C) Prepare the schedule so that the drugs are given at the same time.
D) Set up separate tubing sets for each drug labeled with the drug name and date.
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