The client noticed hives and a feeling of shortness of breath immediately following a barium swallow
Although there were no known allergies to food or drugs prior to this incident, the client was diagnosed as having an allergic reaction to the preservatives in the barium. Which is the correct risk category for this incident? 1. Medication error
2. Medical-legal incident
3. Procedure complication
4. This incident is not a risk
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Explanation: 1. Any incident occurring before, after, or during a procedure is categorized as a diagnostic
procedure risk. A medication error occurs when a medication or fluid is omitted, the wrong
dose is administered, or the medication is administered to the wrong client. A medical-legal
incident occurs when a client or family refuses treatment as ordered. Complications from
diagnostic or treatment procedures are a high-risk area in health care.
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