A Client Has Been Receiving a Cephalosporin for 20 Days

question 9

Multiple Choice

A client has been receiving a cephalosporin for 20 days to treat a severe bacterial infection. The client complains of mouth pain, and the nurse assesses white patches in the client's mouth. What is the highest priority action on the part of the nurse?

• A) Provide mouth care with glycerin swabs.
• B) Encourage the client to drink more fluids.
• C) Notify the physician and describe symptoms.
• D) Administer analgesia for the mouth pain.

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