The nurse is to administer 100 mg phenytoin intravenous (IV).Vital signs assessed by the nurse include blood pressure 90/60 mm Hg,heart rate 52 beats/min,respiratory rate 18 breaths/min,and oxygen saturation (SpO₂)99% on supplemental oxygen at 3 L/min by cannula.To prevent complications,what is the best action by the nurse?

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In the presence of hypotension and bradycardia,administering the medication over 2 minutes is too fast.Phenytoin should be administered over 20 to 30 minutes.Mixing medication with 0.9% normal saline prevents precipitation of the medication but will not prevent complications related to this scenario.Administering the medications via central line will not prevent complications related to this scenario.

The Nurse Is to Administer 100 Mg Phenytoin Intravenous (IV)