A Patient Has Been Receiving Intravenous Penicillin for Pneumonia for Several

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient has been receiving intravenous penicillin for pneumonia for several days and begins to complain of generalized itching. The nurse auscultates bilateral wheezing and notes a temperature of 38.5°C (101°F) . Which is the correct action by the nurse?

• A) Administer the next dose and continue to evaluate the patient's symptoms.
• B) Ask the prescriber if an antihistamine can be given to relieve the itching.
• C) Contact the prescriber to request an order for a chest radiograph.
• D) Hold the next dose and notify the prescriber of the symptoms.

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