Multiple Choice
The nurse administers a medication to a patient. Shortly afterward, the patient develops an itchy rash all of his body and reports feeling very unwell. What is the priority action of the nurse?
A) Leave the patient to notify the physician and the pharmacist.
B) Determine if the patient is having any difficulty breathing.
C) Document the reaction in the patient's chart.
D) Obtain an order for hydrocortisone cream to relieve the itching.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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