Level: Foundational
Difficulty: Easy
Subtopic: Pharmacokinetics
NCLEX: A 55-year-old client in postanesthesia care is being evaluated for a newly prescribed medication regimen. Assessm…
Pharmacology Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Case Study
A 55-year-old client in postanesthesia care is being evaluated for a newly prescribed medication regimen. Assessment data include the client develops urticaria and wheezing 10 minutes after IV antibiotic administration. Which intervention best reduces the client's risk of complications?
Question
A. Restrict all movement without individualized assessment.
B. Identify risk early, implement prevention measures, teach warning signs, and plan timely reassessment.
C. Delay teaching until the day of discharge only.
D. Ignore small changes until they become severe.
B. Identify risk early, implement prevention measures, teach warning signs, and plan timely reassessment.
C. Delay teaching until the day of discharge only.
D. Ignore small changes until they become severe.
Rationale
Correct answer: B. Identify risk early, implement prevention measures, teach warning signs, and plan timely reassessment.
Rationale: Risk reduction focuses on early identification, prevention, teaching, and reassessment rather than unnecessary restriction or delay.
Hint: Apply ABCs, client stability, and NCSBN clinical judgment steps before choosing an intervention.
Rationale: Risk reduction focuses on early identification, prevention, teaching, and reassessment rather than unnecessary restriction or delay.
Hint: Apply ABCs, client stability, and NCSBN clinical judgment steps before choosing an intervention.