A patient receiving antibiotics for 3 days reports a skin rash over the chest, back, and arms. What is the nurse's first action?
a. Ask the patient whether he or she has ever developed a rash while taking another drug.
b. Reassure the patient that many people have this expected reaction to antibiotic therapy.
c. Ask the patient whether the rash itches, burns, or causes other types of discom-fort.
d. Document the report as the only action.
A
A rash is an indication that the patient is allergic to the drug; however, at this time it is not an emergency. The nurse will first explore the patient's response further and hold the dose, then no-tify the prescriber of this problem.
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