A Client Develops Angioedema and Difficulty Swallowing After Receiving an Intravenous

question 24

Multiple Choice

A client develops angioedema and difficulty swallowing after receiving an intravenous medication.The nurse recognizes this is characteristic of:

• A)An unpredictable side effect.
• B)A reaction secondary to urticaria.
• C)A minor adverse effect.
• D)A life-threatening adverse effect.

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Definitions:

ISO 9000 Certification

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External Failure Costs

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