The physician orders fosphenytoin (Cerebyx) ,1.5 g intravenous (IV) loading dose for a 75-kg patient in status epilepticus.What is the most important action by the nurse?
A) Contact the admitting physician.
B) Administer drug over 10 minutes.
C) Mix medication with 0.9% normal saline.
D) Administer via central line.
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