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A pediatrician prescribes intravenous calcium for a 1-year-old child presenting with symptomatic hypocalcemia. Which administration method must be avoided due to the high risk of severe cardiac complications, including cardiac arrest?
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- 1Using the intraosseous route in extreme emergencies
- 2Infusing the medication in a diluted form via slow continuous IV infusion
- 3Giving the dose slowly over several minutes with cardiac monitoring
- 4Administering calcium as a rapid IV bolus✓
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Administering calcium as a rapid IV bolus
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