While receiving an intravenous dose of an antibiotic, levofloxacin, a patient develops severe shortness of breath, wheezing, and severe hypotension. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Administer epinephrine IM.
b. Give bolus dose of intravenous fluids.
c. Stop the infusion of medication.
d. Prepare for endotracheal intubation.
ANS: C
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