The nurse is preparing to give medications. Which is the most appropriate nursing action for intravenous (IV) phenytoin (Dilantin)?a )Give IV doses via rapid IV push.b) Administer in normal saline solutions.c )Administer in dextrose solutions.d )Ensure continuous infusion of the drug.

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The nurse is preparing to give medications. Which is the most appropriate nursing action for intravenous (IV) phenytoin (Dilantin)?
a )Give IV doses via rapid IV push.
b) Administer in normal saline solutions.
c )Administer in dextrose solutions.
d )Ensure continuous infusion of the drug.

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