[Solved]: . A nurse is caring for a patient receiving…

. A nurse is caring for a patient receiving vancomycin IV every 12 hours. To ensure safe and effective dosing, the healthcare provider orders a trough level before the next dose. What is the priority nursing action? Obtain the blood sample immediately before the next scheduled dose. Draw the blood sample immediately after administering the next dose. Wait until the patient has received several doses before checking the trough level. Administer the next dose first, then collect the blood sample within 30 minutes.