Question

when administering oral erythromycin to a client who has acute diphtheria, a nurse should monitor for which of the following adverse effects?

hypothermia

blurred vision

constipation

cardiac dysrhythmias

Explanation:

Erythromycin, a macrolide antibiotic, can prolong the QT interval in the heart, which increases the risk of potentially life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias. Hypothermia, blurred vision, and constipation are not typical adverse effects associated with oral erythromycin administration.

Answer:

D. Cardiac dysrhythmias