The client is being ordered Robitussin DM. He complains of experiencing dizziness. What is the highest priority nursing intervention?
a. Call the physician; this is indicative of an anaphylactic reaction to the medication.
b. Call the physician; this is an expected side effect of the medication.
c. Call the pharmacist; this is evidence that the drug was prepared incorrectly.
d. Call the pharmacist; this is evidence that this is not the correct drug.
ANS: B
Dizziness is an expected side effect of the medication.
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