Question

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a client is receiving cefazoline 1 gram intravenously. which action by the nurse would be essential?
monitor the clients oral temperature every two hours.
ask if the client has a hypersensitivity to penicillin.
instruct the client to decrease dietary salt intake.
test the clients urine for the presence of white - blood cells.

Explanation:

Before giving an antibiotic like cefazoline (related to penicillin - class), checking for penicillin allergy is crucial due to cross - reactivity risks.

Answer:

B. Ask if the client has a hypersensitivity to penicillin.