The nurse is preparing to begin a medication regimen for a patient who will receive intravenous ampicillin and gentamicin. Which is an important nursing action?

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Setting up separate tubing sets for each drug labeled with the drug name and date is important to avoid cross-contamination and ensure the correct medication is being given. Administering each antibiotic to infuse over 15 to 20 minutes is also appropriate, but not as crucial as setting up separate tubing sets. Ordering serum peak and trough levels of ampicillin may be necessary, but this is a medical action rather than a nursing action. Preparing the schedule so that the drugs are given at the same time is not recommended as it increases the risk of drug interactions and adverse effects.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Begin a Medication Regimen for a Patient