A nurse is working with children and adolescents who have a known heart problem. The nurse is aware that when a child undergoes a procedure, the prevention of infectious endocarditis will involve which of the following interventions as a prophylaxis?
A) gamma globulin 10 cubic centimeters in each of two deep muscle sites at least 24 hours before the procedure
B) antibiotics, with the most frequent being penicillin or clindamycin for those with penicillin allergies
C) intravenous glucose solution
D) aspirin or Coumadin
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