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The Nurse Is Giving an Intravenous Dose of Phenytoin (Dilantin)

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The nurse is giving an intravenous dose of phenytoin (Dilantin) . Which action is correct when administering this drug?


A) Give the dose as a fast intravenous (IV) bolus.
B) Mix the drug with normal saline, and give it as a slow IV push.
C) Mix the drug with dextrose (D5W) , and give it as a slow IV push.
D) Mix the drug with any available solution as long as the administration rate is correct.

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