A patient in the hospital is going to receive her first dose of Reclast (zoledronic acid) prior to being discharged from the hospital. Which of the following actions are required of the nurse? Select all that apply.
A) Keep patient NPO for 1 hr after the first dose is given.
B) Encourage high fluid intake within a few hours prior to the administration of Reclast.
C) Assess patency of intravenous line.
D) Select a syringe that will provide deep tissue injection.
E) Provide patient with written instruction for follow-up dose in 2 months.
F) Tell patient to notify the health-care provider if he or she has muscle spasms or cramps.

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B) Encouraging high fluid intake prior to administration helps ensure adequate hydration, which is important for patients receiving bisphosphonates like zoledronic acid to prevent renal complications. C) Assessing the patency of the intravenous line is crucial because Reclast is administered intravenously, and a functional IV line is necessary for administration. F) Telling the patient to notify the healthcare provider if they experience muscle spasms or cramps is important as these can be side effects of zoledronic acid, indicating possible electrolyte imbalances.

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