The physician has ordered lorazepam 4 mg IV for a child with status epilepticus. The nurse plans to
Explanation
• Lorazepam should be administered no faster than 2 mg per minute to prevent hypotension and respiratory depression.
• Lorazepam can be given in a peripheral or central venous catheter.
• Lorazepam does not have to be administered over 60 minutes, especially during status epilepticus, which is a medical emergency and requires that the seizure be stopped immediately.
• Lorazepam does not have to be mixed with a vasopressor.
• Lorazepam does not need to be diluted to be administered IV.