What Is a Guideline for the Nurse When Administering Phenytoin

question 5

Multiple Choice

What is a guideline for the nurse when administering phenytoin (Dilantin) intravenously?

• A) Deliver rapidly.
• B) Monitor for signs of tachycardia.
• C) Assess for hypertensive crisis.
• D) Administer without mixing with other medications.

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