The nurse is caring for a patient taking vancomycin (Vancocin). Upon assessment of the patient, the nurse finds that he is experiencing flushing, rash, pruritus, and urticaria. His vital signs are: P–120, BP–92/97, T–98.9° F, and R–20
The nurse understands that these findings are consistent with a. red man syndrome.
b. rhabdomyolysis.
c. an allergic reaction.
d. Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
A
Rapid infusion of vancomycin can cause flushing, rash, pruritus, urticaria, tachycardia, and hy-potension, a collection of symptoms known as red man syndrome.
Rhabdomyolysis is not associated with the administration of vancomycin.
The patient's symptoms indicate an allergic reaction, but this is specifically red man syndrome.
The symptoms are not those of Stevens-Johnson syndrome, which manifests as blisters or sores (or both) on the lips and mucous membranes after exposure to the sun.
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