The outpatient clinic patient who has received a dose of IM ceftriaxone sodium (Rocephin) calls and complains of pain and induration at the injection site. The nurse should advise the patient to:
1. undergo 30 minutes of active exercise to speed absorption of the drug.
2. make an appointment at the clinic for evaluation for initiation of another drug.
3. come in immediately for treatment of the allergic reaction.
4. place a warm compress on the area.
4
A warm compress may be applied to the area because this is an expected result of the injec-tion, not an allergic reaction. There is no need for another drug.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
REF: 1109, Drug Therapy table OBJ: 7 TOP: Rocephin
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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