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The physician has ordered intravenous (IV) phenytoin (Dilantin). The nurse does not read the drug label and administers the medication intramuscularly (IM). What is the most likely response in the patient?
 
  1. Local tissue damage following extravasation will most likely occur.
  2. A phenomenon known as purple gluteus syndrome will most likely occur.
  3. A marked decrease in serum glucose levels will most likely occur.
  4. Nothing adverse, the medication may be administered intravenously (IV) or intramuscularly (IM).
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