A patient with heart failure is prescribed a one-time dose of furosemide (Lasix) 400 mg by intravenous (IV) push immediately.What is the best action?
A) Contact the prescriber and request that the dose be changed from IV push to IV piggyback.
B) Give the dose by IV push over a 10-minute period of time.
C) Hold the dose and notify the prescriber immediately.
D) Start an IV and administer the drug as prescribed.
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