The nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin (Dilantin) intravenous push. The client has an IV of D5W 0.45 NS at 50 mL/hr. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
1. Administer the Dilantin undiluted over 5 minutes via the port closest to the client. 2. Dilute the medication with normal saline (NS) and administer over 2 minutes. 3. Flush tubing with NS, administer diluted Dilantin, and then flush with NS. 4. Insert a saline lock in the other arm and administer the medication undiluted.
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