A patient is admitted with an immunologic problem and IV gamma-globulin is ordered. What should the nurse monitor for as a potential side effect of IV gamma-globulin?
A) Anaphylactic reaction
B) Hypertension
C) Hypothermia
D) Joint pain
Ans: A
Feedback: Potential side effects of an IV gamma-globulin infusion include hypotension, flank pain, chills, and tightness in chest, terminating with a slightly elevated body temperature and anaphylactic reaction. Hypertension, hypothermia, and joint pain are not usual side effects of IV gamma-globulin.
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