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    HESI bsn 225 RN Pharmacology Proctored Exam

    Exhibits The nurse is assessing the client to update the plan of care. Choose the most likely options for the information missing from the statement by selecting from the lists of options provided. The nurse determines that the client's is experiencing dropdown, and the blood pressure changes are the result of dropdown

    Explanation & Rationale

    Blank 1: Adverse drug reaction: The client’s symptoms of dizziness, headache, burning sensation, redness, flushing, hives, and itching after the administration of vancomycin indicate a severe allergic reaction, likely "Red Man Syndrome," which is an adverse drug reaction. Blank 2: Antibiotic: The blood pressure changes (initial drop to 108/46 mmHg) are most likely due to the adverse reaction to the vancomycin infusion. The hypotension occurred as a direct result of the antibiotic administration.

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