Dexamethasone intravenously is prescribed for a client with cerebral edema. The nurse prepares the medication for administration and plans to perform which action?
a) Administer the medication rapidly as a bolus injection.
b) Dilute the medication with normal saline before administration.
c) Administer the medication orally instead of intravenously.
d) Monitor the client's blood pressure before administering the medication.
