While a Patient Is Receiving an Aminoglycoside Medication by Intramuscular

question 4

Multiple Choice

While a patient is receiving an aminoglycoside medication by intramuscular injection,the provider should instruct the patient to expect:

• A) discomfort to the injection site, which can be treated with warm moist heat.
• B) development of localized infection, which can be treated with an occlusive dressing.
• C) discomfort to the injection site, which can best be relieved with narcotic analgesics.
• D) development of localized bleeding, which may require the application of an occlusive dressing.

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