A hospital patient's medication administration record specifies the parenteral administration of lidocaine before a tissue biopsy to be performed later in the day. What action should the nurse take in response to this order?
A) Obtain an order for epinephrine in order to potentiate the action of lidocaine.
B) Contact the prescriber because administration should be performed by a physician or nurse anesthetist.
C) Administer a 500 mL bolus of normal saline to ensure adequate vascular volume.
D) Assess the patient's need for an antihistamine to be on hold during administration of the lidocaine.
B
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A physician or nurse anesthetist administers the injectable form of lidocaine. A fluid bolus, an antihistamine, and epinephrine are not necessarily indicated.
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