A patient has been receiving penicillin, acetaminophen with codeine, and hydrochlorothiazide for 4 days. He now has a urinary tract infection. A sulfonamide has been prescribed to be taken three times per day
Several hours after the second dose , he complains of pruritus. The nurse observes a generalized erythema and rash. The most appropriate nursing intervention would be to hold a. all medications, and notify the physician of the signs and symptoms.
b. the penicillin.
c. the acetaminophen with codeine.
d. the sulfonamide.
A
If a patient develops wheals or hives in an allergic reaction to drugs (urticaria), then all medications should be held.
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