A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of pneumonia. The client informs the nurse that he has several drug allergies. The physician has ordered an antibiotic as well as several other medications for cough and fever
What should the nurse do prior to administering the medications? A) Administer the medications that the physician ordered.
B) Call the pharmacy and let them know the client has several drug allergies.
C) Consult drug references to make sure the medicines do not contain substances which the client is hypersensitive.
D) Give the client one medicine at a time and observe for allergic reactions.
C
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Clear identification of any substances to which the client is allergic is essential. The nurse must consult drug references to verify that prescribed medications do not contain substances to which the client is hypersensitive. Administering the medications or giving one at a time may cause the client to have an allergic reaction. The nurse may call the pharmacy but still maintains responsibility for the medications administered.
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