A client has methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and is receiving vancomycin (Vancocin) 500 mg IV every 6 hours.What is an important nursing intervention related to this drug?
A) Administering it over 30 minutes using an IV pump
B) Giving the client diphenhydramine (Benadryl) before the drug
C) Assessing the IV site at least every 2 hours for thrombophlebitis
D) Ensuring that the client has increased oral intake during therapy
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