A patient with an acute kidney injury is prescribed intravenous calcium for a calcium level of 6.8 mEq/L. What action should the nurse take when providing this medication? Select all that apply.

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1. This medication should be administered by IV push over 2 minutes.
2. The effects of this medication occur 1 to 3 minutes after administering.
3. The effects of this medication last 30 to 60 minutes.
4. This medication should be discontinued if bradycardia occurs.
5. This medication does not affect urine output.

A Patient with an Acute Kidney Injury Is Prescribed Intravenous