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The Healthcare Provider Orders Diazepam (Valium)10 Mg IV Stat for a Patient

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The healthcare provider orders diazepam (Valium) 10 mg IV stat for a patient who was admitted with status epilepticus.What important nursing interventions(s) associated with administration of this medication IV should the nurse perform? (Select all that apply.)


A) Apply a cardiac monitor to the patient to assess for continuous heart rate,if not already done.
B) Administer the prescribed dosage over 1 minute.
C) Mix diazepam in a primary IV solution to avoid overdosing.
D) Continuously assess the patient's airway.
E) Obtain the correct dose (10 mg) and administer over slow IV push.

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