A Child with Severe Pertussis Has Been Prescribed Erythromycin (Erythrocin)and

question 19

Multiple Choice

A child with severe pertussis has been prescribed erythromycin (Erythrocin) and prednisone (Deltasone) .Four days later,the parent informs the clinic nurse the child is sleeping more than usual and is not eating well.Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

• A) "Go to the emergency department for an infection workup."
• B) "Let her sleep; she is just exhausted from having pertussis."
• C) "Stop the prednisone for now and see how she does tomorrow."
• D) "Take her temperature; if it's normal bring her in tomorrow."

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