The nurse is preparing to administer a routine dose of phenytoin (Dilantin).The physician orders phenytoin (Dilantin)500 mg intravenous every 6 hours.What is the best action by the nurse?
A) Administer over 2 minutes.
B) Administer with 0.9% normal saline intravenous.
C) Contact the physician.
D) Assess cardiac rhythm.

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The ordered dose is an inappropriate maintenance dose.The nurse should contact the physician.Administering the dose over 2 minutes,administering with normal saline,and assessing the cardiac rhythm for bradycardia are normal administration guidelines for normal dose parameters.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer a Routine Dose of Phenytoin