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A Client Has Been Advised to Use Triple Antibiotic Ointment

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A client has been advised to use triple antibiotic ointment (neomycin,polymyxin B sulfate,and bacitracin) as treatment for a superficial eye infection.Monitoring for which of the following adverse effects would be of highest priority to the nurse?


Definitions:

Edema

Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues.

Heart Failure

A chronic condition where the heart is unable to pump effectively, leading to the body not getting enough oxygen and nutrients it needs.

C-Reactive Protein (CRP)

A protein found in the blood, levels of which can rise in response to inflammation.

Inflammation

A biological response to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens or damaged cells, that results in redness, swelling, heat, and pain in the affected tissues.

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