Lorazepam (Ativan) is ordered IV for a client who was just admitted to the ED with status epilepticus.The client currently has an IV with D5NS infusing at 125 cc/hr.The nurse demonstrates the correct administration of IV Ativan by:
A) Injecting the Ativan quickly IV push.
B) Clamping IV tubing above the injection port, injecting 1cc of NS, injecting the Ativan, and injecting another 1cc of NS.
C) Administering Ativan by slow IV injection over a 2-4-minute period.
D) Mixing the Ativan in a 50cc bag of NS and administering piggyback over 30 minutes.
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