A patient with renal failure is undergoing chronic hemodialysis. The patient's hemoglobin is 10.6 gm/dL. The provider orders sodium-ferric gluconate complex (SFGC [Ferrlecit]) . What will the nurse expect to do?
A) Administer the drug intravenously with erythropoietin.
B) Give a test dose before each administration of the drug.
C) Have epinephrine on hand to treat anaphylaxis if needed.
D) Infuse the drug rapidly to achieve maximum effects quickly.
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