During interleukin drug therapy, a patient is
showing signs of severe fluid retention, with increasing dyspnea and severe peripheral edema. The next dose of the interleukin is due now. Which action will the nurse take next?
a. Hold the drug, and notify the prescriber.
b. Give the drug, and notify the prescriber.
c. Give the drug along with acetaminophen and diphenhydramine (Benadryl).
d. Monitor the patient for 2 hours, and then give the drug if the patient's condition improves.
ANS: A
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