The Client Is Being Treated with One of the Sulfonamides

question 11

Multiple Choice

The client is being treated with one of the sulfonamides. She complains to the nurse of experiencing a sore throat. What is the highest priority action on the part of the nurse?

• A) Administer the medication; this is an expected side effect of the medication.
• B) Call the physician; this is symptomatic of development of a superinfection.
• C) Call the physician; this is symptomatic of a life-threatening anemia.
• D) Hold the medication and call the pharmacist for clarification.

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