A patient is prescribed a medicine that is strongly contraindicated in a documented severe allergy to that drug. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct answer: B. Hold the dose and contact the prescriber
- A. Administer it with food
- B. Hold the dose and contact the prescriber
- C. Give half the dose and observe
- D. Ask the patient to take it later
Explanation
A documented severe allergy is a safety reason to withhold the medicine and promptly contact the prescriber for an alternative order. Giving food, reducing the dose or delaying administration does not prevent a serious allergic reaction.
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