Question

The nurse is preparing to administer amphotericin b (fungizone) iv to a client. what laboratory data is most important for the nurse to assess before initiating an iv infusion of this medication?

Answer 1

The nurse should obtain baseline potassium levels prior to beginning drug therapy because amphotericin (Fungizone) changes cellular permeability, allowing potassium to escape from the cell, which could lead to a decrease in the serum potassium level and severe hypokalemia. :)