A client tells the nurse that he is allergic to Valium because he experienced nausea, vomiting, and dizziness after ingesting. How should the nurse document this information?
1. Client is allergic to Valium.
2. Client does not want to be prescribed Valium.
3. Valium has caused an allergic reaction in this client.
4. Client experiences nausea, vomiting, and dizziness after ingesting Valium.
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Many clients will say that they have allergies to medications when they are really experiencing side effects. Nausea, vomiting, and dizziness are side effects of this medication and not an allergic response. The nurse should document the client's response to the medication and not identify these responses as an allergy.
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