A Patient Receiving Antibiotics for 3 Days Reports a Skin

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient receiving antibiotics for 3 days reports a skin rash over the chest,back,and arms.What is the nurse's first action?

• A) Ask the patient whether he or she has ever developed a rash while taking another drug.
• B) Reassure the patient that many people have this expected reaction to antibiotic therapy.
• C) Ask the patient whether the rash itches, burns, or causes other types of discomfort.
• D) Document the report as the only action.

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