The nurse is preparing to administer an adrenergic drug intravenously. What nursing actions should be planned? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Give the drug as rapidly as possible by intravenous push.
2. Dilute the drug before administration.
3. Use an infusion pump to control rate of administration.
4. Monitor for blanching at the infusion site.
5. Advise the patient that a sweet taste may occur as the drug is being given.
2,3,4
Rationale 1: These drugs should be administered slowly.
Rationale 2: These drugs should be diluted prior to administration.
Rationale 3: Infusion of these drugs should be controlled via an infusion pump.
Rationale 4: Blanching at the infusion site indicates probable extravasation. The drip should be stopped.
Rationale 5: There is no evidence that a sweet taste will occur.
Global Rationale: These drugs should be diluted prior to administration. Infusion of these drugs should be controlled via an infusion pump. Blanching at the infusion site indicates probable extravasation. The drip should be stopped. These drugs should be administered slowly. There is no evidence that a sweet taste will occur.
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