A nurse is caring for a client recently prescribed an oral antibiotic who is exhibiting signs of dermatologic toxicity. Which assessment findings support dermatologic toxicity?
1. Rash
2. Itching
3. Urticaria
4. Sunburn
5. Photosensitivity
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Rash is a common hypersensitivity response.
Rationale 2: Itching is a common hypersensitivity response.
Rationale 3: Hives are common in a hypersensitive response.
Rationale 4: Certain drugs can cause the skin to be sensitive to the sun, resulting in sunburn.
Rationale 5: Photosensitivity is light-sensitive reaction to medication and is not considered a dermatologic response.
Global Rationale: Rash, itching, and hives are all common hypersensitivity response. Certain drugs can cause the skin to be sensitive to the sun, resulting in sunburn. Photosensitivity is light-sensitive reaction to medication and is not considered a dermatologic response.
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