A client is admitted with palpitations. The ECG shows supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) with a rate of 220/min. The nurse has received an order to administer adenosine 6 mg IV. Which action should the nurse take?
A) Adenosine is contraindicated for SVT. Verify the order with the health care provider
B) Administer medication only through a central venous access
C) Administer medication rapidly over 1-2 seconds followed by a saline flush
D) Mix medication in 50 mL normal saline and administer over 10 minutes
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