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The Physician Has Ordered Intravenous (IV)phenytoin (Dilantin)

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The physician has ordered intravenous (IV) phenytoin (Dilantin) .The nurse does not read the drug label and administers the medication intramuscularly (IM) .What is the most likely response in the client?


A) Nothing adverse, the medication may be administered intravenously or intramuscularly.
B) A phenomenon known as purple gluteus syndrome most likely will occur.
C) A marked decrease in serum glucose levels most likely will occur.
D) Local tissue damage following extravasation most likely will occur.

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