The nurse is preparing to administer an adrenergic drug intravenously. What nursing actions should be planned?
A) Give the drug as rapidly as possible by intravenous push.
B) Dilute the drug before administration.
C) Use an infusion pump to control rate of administration.
D) Monitor for blanching at the infusion site.
E) Advise the patient that a sweet taste may occur as the drug is being given.
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