The nurse has a preop order to administer Valium (diazepam) 10mg and Phenergan (promethazine) 25mg. The correct method of administering these medications is to:

Administer the medication separately

Valium is not given in the same syringe with other medications. so answer A (Douche after intercourse) is incorrect. These medications can be given to the same client. so answer D (Ambulating the client with a fractured hip) is incorrect. In answer C (Feeding the client with dementia). it is not necessary to wait to inject the second medication. Valium is an antianxiety medication. and Phenergan is used as an antiemetic.