The nurse is preparing to administer an adrenergic drug intravenously. Which should the nurse include in the plan of care?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. Give the drug as rapidly as possible by intravenous push.
B. Dilute the drug before administration.
C. Use an infusion pump to control rate of administration.
D. Monitor for blanching at the infusion site.
E. Advise the patient that a sweet taste may occur as the drug is being given.
Answer: D
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