An 80-year-old woman who resides in a care facility is receiving treatment with oral fluconazole for a fungal infection. Following yesterday's and today's dose, she has complained of an upset stomach after taking the drug
How should the nurse at the facility best respond to the woman's complaint?
A) Provide food along with the fluconazole when administering it in the future.
B) Stop administering the fluconazole and inform the woman's physician.
C) Arrange for the woman to receive intravenous fluconazole on an outpatient basis.
D) Assess the woman for signs and symptoms of an infusion reaction.
A
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