A Patient Who Is Receiving an IV Antibiotic Develops Wheezes

A patient who is receiving an IV antibiotic develops wheezes and dyspnea. In which order should the nurse implement these prescribed actions? Put a comma and space between each solve choice (a, b, c, d, etc.) ____________________
A) Discontinue the antibiotic infusion.
B) Give diphenhydramine (Benadryl) IV.
C) Inject epinephrine (Adrenalin) IM or IV.
D) Prepare an infusion of dopamine (Intropin).
E) Start 100 % oxygen using a nonrebreather mask.

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A, E, C, B, D
The nurse should initially...

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