A Patient Has Inadvertently Received Two Doses of Propofol (Diprivan)

question 30

Multiple Choice

A patient has inadvertently received two doses of propofol (Diprivan) within 2 minutes of one another. What nursing actions are indicated?

• A) Increase intravenous fluid rate.
• B) Monitor the patient closely for development of an allergic skin reaction.
• C) Monitor the patient closely for respiratory depression.
• D) Have serum calcium levels drawn immediately.
• E) Administer a benzodiazepine.

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