Sherita Noonan,a 9-Year-Old Girl,is Admitted to the Operating Room for Elevation

Sherita Noonan,a 9-year-old girl,is admitted to the operating room for elevation of a depressed skull fracture without evidence of a hematoma.She has a history of seizure disorders.The anesthesia provider administers a loading dose of medication to prevent seizure activity under anesthesia.What is the appropriate medication to give and what nursing actions would be indicated?

A) Phenobarbital 15-20 mg/kg IV,monitor cardio/respiratory function during loading dose
B) Phenytoin 15-20 mg/kg IV;monitor for hypotension and drug interactions
C) Phenobarbital 15-20 mg/kg IV,monitor cardio/respiratory function during loading dose and phenytoin 15-20 mg/kg IV;monitor for hypotension and drug interactions
D) Neither phenobarbital 15-20 mg/kg IV,monitor cardio/respiratory function during loading dose nor phenytoin 15-20 mg/kg IV;monitor for hypotension and drug interactions