The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving intravenous theophylline. The patient complains of headache and nausea. The nurse will contact the provider to:
a) change the medication to an oral theophylline
b) ontain an order for serum theophylline level
c) request an order for an analgesic medication
d) suggest an alternative methylxanthine medication
Answer: b) ontain an order for serum theophylline level
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