The client is admitted with severe low back pain and prescribed the muscle relaxant methocarbamol (Robaxin), IVPB every 8 hours. Which nursing intervention has priority when administering this...

The client is admitted with severe low back pain and prescribed the muscle relaxant methocarbamol (Robaxin), IVPB every 8 hours. Which nursing intervention has priority when administering this medication?

1. Ask the client to lie flat for 15 minutes following the IV infusion.

2. Infuse at a rapid rate of 200–250 mL/hr via an infusion pump.

3. Assess the IV site for extravasation after the infusion is complete.

4. Monitor liver function laboratory tests daily