A Patient Is Receiving Intravenous Promethazine [Phenergan] 25 Mg for Postoperative

A patient is receiving intravenous promethazine [Phenergan] 25 mg for postoperative nausea and vomiting. What is an important nursing action when giving this drug?

A) Giving the dose as an IV push over 3 to 5 minutes
B) Infusing the dose with microbore tubing and an infusion pump
C) Observing the IV insertion site frequently for patency
D) Telling the patient to report dry mouth and sedation

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