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Title: A provider has ordered intravenous promethazine (Phenergan) for an adult patient postoperatively to ... Post by: kadejuah on Jan 24, 2018 A provider has ordered intravenous promethazine (Phenergan) for an adult patient postoperatively to prevent nausea and vomiting (N/V). What will the nurse do?
a. Administer the drug at a rate of 25 mg/min or more to achieve maximum effects. b. Contact the provider to suggest using dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) instead. c. Ensure that the IV is infusing freely through a large-bore needle. d. Monitor the patient closely for cardiac dysrhythmias. Title: A provider has ordered intravenous promethazine (Phenergan) for an adult patient postoperatively to ... Post by: Annie81 on Jan 24, 2018 Content hidden
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