A pt with GBS is receiving IV immunoglobulin. The nurse monitors for which major potential complication of this drug therapy?
a. headache
b. itching
c. anaphylaxis
d. fever
Answer: c. anaphylaxis
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A patient in the intensive care unit becomes very cognizant of the nurse's touch. This is a function of which system?
A) General adaptation syndrome B) Local adaptation syndrome C) Reticular activating system D) Peripheral nervous system
List the nine beginning procedure actions.
What will be an ideal response?
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