The Physician Has Ordered Intravenous Phenytoin (Dilantin)

question 15

Multiple Choice

The physician has ordered intravenous phenytoin (Dilantin) . The patient is also receiving 5% dextrose in water (D5W) intravenously (IV) . What will the nurse plan to do before administering this medication?

• A) Use a large vein for the infusion.
• B) Use an intravenous (IV) line with a filter.
• C) Flush the intravenous (IV) line with saline.
• D) Monitor the patient for hypertension.
• E) Monitor the patient for Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

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