A nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed cephalosporin by injection. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to keep in mind? Select all that apply
A) Thrombophlebitis can occur when cephalosporins are given IV.
B) Phlebitis can occur when cephalosporins are given IM.
C) Pain can occur when cephalosporins are given IM.
D) Tenderness can occur when cephalosporins are given IM.
E) Swelling can occur when cephalosporins are given IM.
Ans: A, C, D, E
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Administration route reactions include pain, tenderness, and inflammation at the injection site when cephalosporins are given IM, and phlebitis and thrombophlebitis along the vein may occur when cephalosporins are given IV.
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