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A Patient Is Receiving His Third Intravenous Dose of a Penicillin

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A patient is receiving his third intravenous dose of a penicillin drug. He calls the nurse to report that he is feeling "anxious" and is having trouble breathing. What will the nurse do first?


Definitions:

Pulmonary Artery

The blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.

Urinary Bladder

A hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine from the kidneys before it is excreted.

Dysrhythmia

An abnormality in the heart rhythm, which can range from minor irregularities to severe disturbances in heart function.

Apical Pulse

The pulse rate measured at the apex of the heart, typically listened to with a stethoscope for assessing heart function.

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