A patient is receiving vancomycin intravenously (IV)every 8 hours at 0800,1600,and 2400.A serum peak and trough level is prescribed after the third dose,which will be given at 1600.When should the nurse draw up the trough level?

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The trough level should be drawn just before the next dose, which is at 2400, so it should be drawn at 2330.

A Patient Is Receiving Vancomycin Intravenously (IV)every 8 Hours at 0800,1600,and