An Intubated Child Is Brought to the Emergency Department While

question 20

Multiple Choice

An intubated child is brought to the emergency department while having a seizure that has been progressing for 20 minutes.Which drug will the nurse anticipate administering to this patient?

• A)Diazepam (Valium)
• B)Phenobarbital (Luminal)
• C)Phenytoin (Dilantin)
• D)Valproic acid (Depakote)

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