Twenty Minutes After Receiving a Dose of Antibiotic, the Client

question 25

Multiple Choice

Twenty minutes after receiving a dose of antibiotic, the client develops a red, itchy rash. What should the nurse do first?

• A) Plan to watch for a rash after the next dose is administered.
• B) Contact the prescriber and relay this assessment information.
• C) Place an allergy bracelet on the patient.
• D) Document the presence of the rash in the medical record.

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Definitions:

Discovery

The pre-trial phase in a lawsuit where each party investigates the facts of a case, by obtaining evidence from the opposing party and others.

Jury Rehear

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