A patient at the outpatient clinic who has received an intramuscular dose of ceftriaxone sodium (Rocephin) calls and complains of pain and induration at the injection site. What should the nurse advise the patient to do?
a. Undergo 30 minutes of active exercise to speed absorption of the drug.
b. Make an appointment at the clinic for evaluation to initiate another drug.
c. Immediately come to the clinic for treat-ment of the allergic reaction.
d. Place a warm compress on the area.
D
A warm compress may be applied to the area because these symptoms are the expected results of the injection, not allergic reactions. Another drug is not needed.
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