A client is receiving interferon. What should be the highest priority nursing intervention to prevent the client from experiencing rigors?
a. Pretreat with acetaminophen (Tylenol) and meperidine (Demerol).
b. Provide antiemetics before treatment and around the clock.
c. Infuse IV fluids as quickly as possible and assess urine output.
d. Provide analgesia every 4 hours and assess for pain.
ANS: A
Rigors are treated with acetaminophen and meperidine.
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