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

question 6

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 per minute. 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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