Posted: February 27th, 2018

Intravenous Gamma globulin : 5 Amazing Facts

Nurse Susan administered intravenous gamma globulin to an 18 month-old child with AIDS.

The parent asks why this medication is being given. What is the nurse’s best response?

A. “It will slow down the replication of the virus.”
B. “This medication will improve your child’s overall health status.”
C. “This medication is used to prevent bacterial infections.”
D. “It will increase the effectiveness of the other medications your child receives.”