Which assessment finding in a patient who has received omalizumab (Xolair) is most important to report immediately to the health care provider?
a. Pain at injection site
b. Flushing and dizziness
c. Peak flow reading 75% of normal
d. Respiratory rate 22 breaths/minute
ANS: B
Flushing and dizziness may indicate that the patient is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction, and immediate intervention is needed. The other information should also be reported, but do not indicate possibly life-threatening complications of omalizumab therapy.
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