A Patient Is Having an Anaphylactic Reaction to an Intravenous

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient is having an anaphylactic reaction to an intravenous (IV) antibacterial drug.Which action does the nurse perform first?

• A) Discontinue the IV therapy immediately and place the patient in shock position.
• B) Hold the next dose and notify the prescriber immediately.
• C) Discontinue the IV therapy and restart it at a different site.
• D) Discontinue the drug and maintain the IV access.

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Definitions:

Oxygen Tubing

Flexible tubes used to deliver oxygen from a supply source to a patient's respiratory system.

Airway Plugging

The blockage of air passages in the respiratory system, often by mucus or other obstructions.

Flow Rate

The volume of fluid that passes through a particular point in a system per unit time, often measured in liters per minute (L/min).

Intravenous Catheters

Flexible tubes inserted into veins to administer medication directly into the bloodstream.