The nurse on an oncology unit is administering cetuximab (Erbitux). To reduce the risk of a severe reaction, the nurse should pretreat the patient with
a. acetaminophen (Tylenol).
b. diphenhydramine (Benadryl) IV.
c. bronchodilator.
d. aspirin.
B
The patient should be pretreated with diphenhydramine IV to reduce the risk of a severe reaction.
Tylenol, a bronchodilator, and aspirin are not indicated to reduce the risk of a severe reaction associated with cetuximab.
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