The nurse has an order to administer a dose of vancomycin (Vancocin).The nurse should set the intravenous infusion pump so that the drug infuses in no less than how many minutes?

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The standard infusion time for vancomycin is over a minimum of 60 minutes to prevent adverse effects like red man syndrome, which can occur due to rapid infusion. Therefore, the nurse should set the intravenous infusion pump to deliver the drug over no less than 60 minutes. A shorter infusion time increases the risk of toxicity and adverse reactions. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they suggest infusion times shorter than the recommended 60 minutes.

The Nurse Has an Order to Administer a Dose of Vancomycin