A healthcare provider prescribes an antibiotic (vancomycin) intravenous piggyback daily for a client with an infection. The healthcare provider prescribes peak and trough levels 48 and 72 hours after initiation of the therapy. The client asks the nurse why there is a need for so many blood tests. What reason does the nurse provide?
[Answered]: A healthcare provider prescribes an antibiotic…
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