The Nurse Administers 20 Mg of Furosemide (Lasix)to a Patient

The nurse administers 20 mg of furosemide (Lasix) to a patient by the intravenous (IV) route.Which action is most important for the nurse to take?

A) Give the drug slowly over at least 2 minutes.
B) Check the patient carefully for symptoms of low blood glucose levels.
C) Mix the drug with potassium chloride to prevent a rapid drop in serum potassium levels.
D) Monitor the IV site after giving the drug because furosemide causes severe tissue damage if infiltration occurs.