A Patient Is Receiving Intravenous Promethazine [Phenergan] 25 Mg for Postoperative

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient is receiving intravenous promethazine [Phenergan] 25 mg for postoperative nausea and vomiting. What is an important nursing action when giving this drug?

• A) Giving the dose as an IV push over 3 to 5 minutes
• B) Infusing the dose with microbore tubing and an infusion pump
• C) Observing the IV insertion site frequently for patency
• D) Telling the patient to report dry mouth and sedation

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