An adult client with an intravenous catheter in their hand is receiving an infusion of dextrose at 50 mL/hour. Which action(s) should the nurse take when the client needs to receive phenytoin IV as a single push dose? Select all that apply. Dilute the drug with sterile water. Administer through the current IV line. Initiate a new IV site in the forearm. Calculate the IV rate. Stop the IV infusion and flush with saline.
[Answered]: An adult client with an intravenous catheter in…
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