The nurse is caring for a client with serum sickness. Which interventions will the nurse anticipate will be included in the client's collaborative plan of care? Select all that apply.
A) Aspirin for joint pain
B) Levothyroxine treatment for hypothyroidism
C) Diphenhydramine for pruritus
D) Systemic corticosteroid therapy for severe reactions
E) Prochlorperazine for nausea
A) Aspirin for joint pain
C) Diphenhydramine for pruritus
D) Systemic corticosteroid therapy for severe reactions
Explanation: A) Treatment for serum sickness is directed to remove the sensitizing antigen and provide relief from symptoms. Pharmacologic treatment often includes aspirin for joint pain and antihistamines for pruritus. For severe reactions, epinephrine or systemic corticosteroids may be prescribed.
B) Treatment for serum sickness is directed to remove the sensitizing antigen and provide relief from symptoms. Pharmacologic treatment often includes aspirin for joint pain and antihistamines for pruritus. For severe reactions, epinephrine or systemic corticosteroids may be prescribed.
C) Treatment for serum sickness is directed to remove the sensitizing antigen and provide relief from symptoms. Pharmacologic treatment often includes aspirin for joint pain and antihistamines for pruritus. For severe reactions, epinephrine or systemic corticosteroids may be prescribed.
D) Treatment for serum sickness is directed to remove the sensitizing antigen and provide relief from symptoms. Pharmacologic treatment often includes aspirin for joint pain and antihistamines for pruritus. For severe reactions, epinephrine or systemic corticosteroids may be prescribed.
E) Treatment for serum sickness is directed to remove the sensitizing antigen and provide relief from symptoms. Pharmacologic treatment often includes aspirin for joint pain and antihistamines for pruritus. For severe reactions, epinephrine or systemic corticosteroids may be prescribed.
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