Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
A nurse is assessing a school-age child who is receiving cefazolin. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Cefazolin is associated with severe skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a rare but serious condition characterized by blistering and peeling of the skin. The nurse should monitor for symptoms such as rash, blistering, mucosal involvement, and fever. Hypotension, prolonged wound healing, and bradypnea are not commonly associated adverse effects of cefazolin. Hypotension may be more common with other antibiotics like vancomycin. Prolonged wound healing is not a typical adverse effect of cefazolin but could occur in the context of an infection that is not being adequately treated. Bradypnea is not a known adverse effect of cefazolin.