The Client Is Being Ordered Robitussin DM

question 2

Multiple Choice

The client is being ordered Robitussin DM. He complains of experiencing dizziness. What is the highest priority nursing intervention?

• A) Call the physician; this is indicative of an anaphylactic reaction to the medication.
• B) Call the physician; this is an expected side effect of the medication.
• C) Call the pharmacist; this is evidence that the drug was prepared incorrectly.
• D) Call the pharmacist; this is evidence that this is not the correct drug.

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