Multiple Choice
When administering phenytoin (Dilantin) intravenously,what must the nurse remember?
A) Normal saline is the only solution to be used with phenytoin.
B) Intravenous (IV) doses must be given rapidly to raise blood levels quickly.
C) The patient should be monitored closely for tachycardia and increased blood pressure.
D) Phenytoin can be combined with other solutions without fear of precipitate formation.
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