The nurse has an order to administer foscarnet sodium (Foscavir) - TopicsExpress



          

The nurse has an order to administer foscarnet sodium (Foscavir) intravenously to a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Before administering this medication, the nurse plans to: C. Place the solution on a controlled infusion pump Foscarnet sodium is an antiviral agent used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in clients with AIDS. Because of the potential toxicity of the medication, it is administered with the use of a controlled infusion device. Serum creatinine levels, not liver enzymes, are measured frequently during therapy.
Posted on: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 10:00:00 +0000

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