The nurse is preparing to administer clevidipine (Cleviprex) to a client experiencing a hypertensive crisis. Which interventions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.
A. Monitor bowel sounds
B. Administer the drug intravenously
C. Continually monitor blood pressure
D. Crush caplets for administration
E. Infuse prescription in normal saline at 125 mL/h
Ans:
B. Administer the drug intravenously
C. Continually monitor blood pressure
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