During ongoing assessment of clients taking fluoroquinolone, which of the following adverse reactions should be reported to the physician immediately? Select all that apply
A) Respiratory difficulty
B) Drowsiness
C) Severe diarrhea
D) Hypersensitivity reaction
E) A significant drop in blood pressure
Ans: A, C, D, E
Feedback:
It is important for the nurse to report any adverse reaction to the physician prior to administering the next dose, but the nurse should notify the physician immediately if respiratory difficulty, hypersensitivity reaction, severe diarrhea, or a decided drop in blood pressure occurs.
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