A priority assessment of a patient beginning antibiotic therapy includes questioning the patient about:
1. a history of seizure activity.
2. cardiac history.
3. allergies.
4. immunizations.
Correct Answer: 3
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Which finding would alert the nurse to a potential problem in a newborn undergoing critical congenital heart disease testing?
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