The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer the First Dose of Intravenous

question 37

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of intravenous ceftriaxone (Rocephin) to a patient. When reviewing the patient's chart, the nurse notes that the patient previously experienced a rash when taking amoxicillin. What is the nurse's next action?

• A) Administer the drug and observe closely for hypersensitivity reactions.
• B) Ask the provider whether a cephalosporin from a different generation may be used.
• C) Contact the provider to report drug hypersensitivity.
• D) Notify the provider and suggest an oral cephalosporin.

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