The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer a Routine Dose of Phenytoin

question 35

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to administer a routine dose of phenytoin (Dilantin) .The physician orders phenytoin (Dilantin) 500 mg intravenous every 6 hours.What is the best action by the nurse?

• A) Administer over 2 minutes.
• B) Administer with 0.9% normal saline intravenous.
• C) Contact the physician.
• D) Assess cardiac rhythm.