A nurse suspects that a client who is receiving a cephalosporin and has ingested alcohol may be experiencing a disulfiram-like reaction based on assessment of which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Flushing
B) Respiratory difficulty
C) Hypertension
D) Vomiting
E) Sweating
Ans: A, B, D, E
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Flushing, throbbing in the head and neck, respiratory difficulty, vomiting, sweating, chest pain, and hypotension are symptoms a nurse might observe in a client having a disulfiram-like reaction with administration of a cephalosporin and alcohol.
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