Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
A client taking antibiotics for three days to treat a Streptococcal throat infection returns to the clinic reporting a feel itchy rash across the chest and arms. The nurse auscultates pulmonary wheezing and an elevated heart rate. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Symptoms like rash, wheezing, and tachycardia suggest an allergic reaction to antibiotics, requiring immediate cessation to prevent progression to severe reactions like anaphylaxis.