The nurse is caring for a client receiving Vancomycin trough monitoring. Which finding requires action before the medication is given?

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B. this helps evaluate whether the level stays in therapeutic range — Trough levels are generally drawn immediately before the next dose to assess the lowest concentration before redosing.

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A. draw the level 2 hours after the infusion ends

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C. draw only after a saline flush if the line contains heparin

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D. skip the dose whenever a trough is ordered