The nurse is caring for a patient in intensive care unit receiving IV lorazepam (Ativan) to reduce anxiety related to mechanical ventilation. While injecting the medication the nurse notes a decrease in blood pressure and bradycardia
What is the nurse's priority action? A) Discontinue drug administration.
B) Give the IV drug more slowly.
C) Notify the patient's health care provider.
D) Document the reaction to the drug.
B
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The nurse's priority action is to slow the rate of injection because rapid injection of benzodiazepines can result in hypotension and bradycardia and can lead to cardiac arrest.
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