The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Hospitalized

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who is hospitalized with new-onset seizures.The client has been started on phenobarbital 60 mg p.o.b.i.d.for control of the seizures and for complaints of insomnia.Upon entering the client's room to give the p.m.dose of phenobarbital, the nurse assesses that the client has a temperature of 102°F, has periorbital and oral edema, and has a morbilliform, erythematous rash over the entire body.The nurse's next action(s) should be:

• A)Give the phenobarbital and notify the physician of the client's condition.
• B)Give the phenobarbital as ordered.It is not necessary to notify the physician.
• C)Hold the phenobarbital and notify the physician of the client's condition.
• D)Hold the phenobarbital and inquire of family members if these symptoms have been present previous to hospitalization.

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