The provider prescribes fosphenytoin,1.5 g intravenous (IV)loading dose,for a 75-kg patient in status epilepticus.What is the most important action by the nurse?
A) Contact the admitting physician.
B) Administer the drug over 10 minutes.
C) Mix medication with 0.9% normal saline.
D) Administer via central line.

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The nurse can administer the medication over 10 minutes as prescribed (100 to 150 mg phenytoin equivalent [PE] over 1 full minute).The drug dose prescribed is appropriate for the patient's weight.Fosphenytoin does not have to be administered with normal saline or via a central line.

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