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    HESI RN Pharmacology 106a Proctored Exam

    Six days after starting a prescription for oral amoxicillin solution, a client calls the clinic to report the onset of a low-grade fever. Which action should the nurse implement?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A reason: Advising the use of an over-the-counter antipyretic is not the first step. It's important to assess for other symptoms that could indicate an allergic reaction or other complications.Choice B reason: Asking if the medication has been kept refrigerated is relevant but secondary to assessing for other symptoms.Choice C reason: Determining if any other symptoms have developed helps identify whether the fever is related to a possible allergic reaction, superinfection, or other adverse effects of the medication.Choice D reason: Instructing the client to increase oral fluid intake is general advice that does not address the need to assess for other potentially serious symptoms.

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