A client is to receive erythromycin intravenously. What is the highest priority nursing intervention?
A) Call the physician; the drug should not be given IV.
B) Administer the solution slowly to avoid pain.
C) Administer the solution quickly to prevent infection.
D) Call the pharmacist to verify the correct route.
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