A patient is receiving his third intravenous

dose of a penicillin drug. He calls the nurse to report that he is feeling "anxious" and is having trouble breathing. What will the nurse do first?
a. Notify the prescriber.
b. Take the patient's vital signs.
c. Stop the antibiotic infusion.
d. Check for allergies.


ANS: C

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