A nurse is caring for a client who has unstable cardiac dysrhythmias. The client has orders for medications, one of which is by oral route, the other by IV delivery. The nurse realises that the IV route would be fastest, but is also concerned about the side effects that this drug may produce and the fact that the client has never taken the drug, so any adverse effect is unknown. The nurse is implementing which step of the decision-making process?

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The nurse is seeking alternatives by considering the benefits and risks of each medication route. This is an important step in the decision-making process before implementation.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has Unstable