A Patient with Bronchitis Is Taking TMP/SMZ, 160/800 Mg Orally

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient with bronchitis is taking TMP/SMZ, 160/800 mg orally, twice daily. Before administering the third dose, the nurse notes that the patient has a widespread rash, a temperature of 103°F, and a heart rate of 100 beats/min. The patient looks ill and reports not feeling well. What will the nurse do?

• A) Administer the dose and request an order for an antipyretic medication.
• B) Withhold the dose and request an order for an antihistamine to treat the rash.
• C) Withhold the dose and notify the provider of the symptoms.
• D) Request an order for intravenous TMP/SMZ, because the patient is getting worse.

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