The client with severe hypocalcemia is prescribed to receive an intravenous infusion of calcium chloride. Which nursing action or precaution is most specific for administration of this medication?
A. Observe container for presence of precipitates.
B. Monitor pulse oximetry every 15 minutes during administration.
C. Warm the IV solution to body temperature before administering.
D. Do not give this drug within 3 hours of phenytoin administration.
C
The manufacturer's instructions include that all parenteral calcium solutions should be warmed to body temperature before administration unless precluded by an emergency situation.
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