A Patient Is Receiving Intravenous Vancomycin for the Treatment of Clostridium

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient is receiving intravenous vancomycin for the treatment of Clostridium difficile. Why should the nurse assess the patient for flushing, tachycardia, and hypotension during the infusion of this medication?

• A) to identify red man syndrome
• B) to recognize the ototoxicity effect
• C) to prevent a superinfection
• D) to begin treatment for hives

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