Title: To minimize the potential for kidney damage associated with giving acyclovir intravenously, the nurs Post by: BreakFree on Feb 8, 2015 To minimize the potential for kidney damage associated with giving acyclovir intravenously, the nurse will:
1. decrease the client’s protein intake two days before and two days after treatment. 2. hydrate the client intravenously during and for 2 hours after the infusion. 3. discontinue the infusion if there is any concern about a potential increase in levels of BUN. 4. limit oral fluids during infusion. Title: Re: To minimize the potential for kidney damage associated with giving acyclovir intravenously, the Post by: ngin on Feb 11, 2015 Content hidden
Title: Re: To minimize the potential for kidney damage associated with giving acyclovir intravenously, the nurs Post by: BreakFree on Feb 15, 2015 Wow! Thanks, for the rationale and reasoning, makes total sense.
Title: Re: To minimize the potential for kidney damage associated with giving acyclovir intravenously, the nurs Post by: ngin on Feb 16, 2015 Glad to help, definitely don't give up, they're easy once you get a hang of it.
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