Which of the following actions should the nurse perform to administer Reclast (zoledronic acid)?
A) Instruct the patient to look up and gently pull down on the eyelid.
B) Select a syringe that will provide deep tissue insertion using a Z track method.
C) Carefully peel back wrapper with extra caution not to touch the medication.
D) Assess patency of the intravenous site.

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Reclast is administered intravenously, so the nurse should assess the patency of the intravenous site before administering the medication. Option A is not relevant to administering Reclast, option B is not applicable since Reclast is not administered via a syringe using the Z track method, and option C could be a general rule for administering medications but is not specific to Reclast.

Which of the Following Actions Should the Nurse Perform to Administer