The nurse is preparing to administer adenosine to a patient with supraventricular tachycardia.Which consideration(s)should the nurse take into account before administration?(Select all that apply.)

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Continuous cardiac monitoring is required when administering any IV medications to treat dysrhythmias.Because of the short half-life of adenosine,the IV bolus should be administered rapidly.The initial dosage of adenosine is rapid IV bolus of 6 mg followed by a saline flush.Adenosine has a short half-life.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Adenosine to a Patient