The charge nurse observes a nurse administer undiluted intravenous pyridostigmine bromide (Mestinon) at a rate of 0.5 mg/min.What action will the charge nurse take?
A) Administer atropine sulfate to prevent cholinergic crisis.
B) Monitor the patient closely for respiratory distress.
C) Suggest that the nurse dilute the medication with colloidal fluids.
D) Have the nurse observe for hypotension and bradycardia.
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