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The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer a Routine Dose of Phenytoin

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The nurse is preparing to administer a routine dose of phenytoin (Dilantin) .The physician orders phenytoin (Dilantin) 500 mg intravenous every 6 hours.What is the best action by the nurse?


A) Administer over 2 minutes.
B) Administer with 0.9% normal saline intravenous.
C) Contact the physician.
D) Assess cardiac rhythm.

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