The Charge Nurse Observes a Nurse Administer Undiluted Intravenous Pyridostigmine

question 18

Multiple Choice

The charge nurse observes a nurse administer undiluted intravenous pyridostigmine bromide (Mestinon) at a rate of 0.8 mg/min.The charge nurse will stop the infusion and perform which action?

• A)Administer atropine sulfate to prevent cholinergic crisis.
• B)Monitor the patient closely for respiratory distress.
• C)Suggest that the nurse dilute the medication with colloidal fluids.
• D)Tell the nurse to slow the rate of infusion of the pyridostigmine.

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