When caring for a client being treated with allopurinol, the nurse notes the client has developed a skin rash. The nurse should:
a. continue to monitor and document the rash site.
b. notify the health care provider promptly.
c. apply hydrocortisone topical cream to the rash.
d. increase the client's intravenous fluid rate.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: Although appropriate actions, these are not the priority interventions.
B Correct: A skin rash developing on a client taking allopurinol should be reported immediately to the health care provider, because of the risk of a severe hypersensitivity response.
C Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing action.
D Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing action.
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