What precautions do you need to take to safely administer meperidine? Select all that apply
a. Administer the medication undiluted
b. Administer the dose over a minimum of 4 to 5 minutes
c. Place her in semi-Fowler position with her head to the side
d. Have oxygen equipment and naloxone (Narcan) at her bedside
e. Monitor S.K.'s respiratory status every 15 minutes for 1 hour afterward
b, d, e
Intravenous (IV) meperidine has several side effects, so give it must be given slowly, over at least 4
to 5 minutes. Each 10 mg must be diluted in at least 1 mL of normal saline (NS), D5W, D5NS, or other
compatible infusion solution. IV administration is associated with the possibility of hypotension
and respiratory depression, so monitor vital signs accordingly. Because of the risk of respiratory
depression, have oxygen equipment and naloxone (Narcan) at her bedside. Keeping her supine will
decrease the risk of hypotension.
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