The nurse is administering amphotericin B (Fungizone) .Which of the following actions by the nurse are appropriate? Select all that apply.
A) Administering the medication by rapid intravenous (IV) infusion
B) Discontinuing the drug immediately if the patient develops tingling and numbness in the extremities
C) If adverse effects occur, reducing the IV rate gradually until the adverse effects subside
D) Using an infusion pump with intravenous therapy
E) Monitoring the IV site for signs of phlebitis and infiltration
F) Ordering premedication for fever and nausea
G) Ensuring that the intravenous solution for amphotericin B is cloudy
H) Monitoring for muscle twitching,which may indicate hypokalemia
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