A Provider Has Ordered Intravenous Promethazine [Phenergan] for an Adult

question 6

Multiple Choice

A provider has ordered intravenous promethazine [Phenergan] for an adult patient postoperatively to prevent nausea and vomiting (N/V) . What will the nurse do?

• A) Administer the drug at a rate of 25 mg/min or more to achieve maximum effects.
• B) Contact the provider to suggest using dimenhydrinate [Dramamine] instead.
• C) Ensure that the IV is infusing freely through a large-bore needle.
• D) Monitor the patient closely for cardiac dysrhythmias.

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