Why does the nurse need to be alert for any indication of an allergic reaction in patients?
A) To obtain early warning of noncompliance in drug therapy
B) To increase the effectiveness of a specific medication
C) To maintain the patient's safety during drug therapy
D) To reduce the risk of adverse effects during drug therapy
C
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Being alert to adverse effects—what to assess and how to intervene appropriately—can increase the effectiveness of a drug regimen, provide for patient safety, and improve patient compliance. Indications of allergic reactions would not indicate noncompliance or improve effectiveness of a specific medication. Indications of allergic reaction would indicate an adverse effect and would not reduce the risk.
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