A Patient Is Receiving Interferon Alpha (Roferon-A) Subcutaneously

A patient is receiving interferon alpha (Roferon-A) subcutaneously. The patient experiences chills, fatigue, and malaise, and the nurse assesses a temperature of 102° F. The nurse will notify the provider of the temperature and will anticipate which order?

A) Administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) .
B) Change to intravenous (IV) interferon alpha.
C) Give diphenhydramine (Benadryl) .
D) Obtain a serum blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine level.

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