Question

a nurse is reviewing the history of a client who is to start taking cefotetan to treat a bacterial infection. which of the following information from the clients medical record should the nurse report to the provider before the client begins receiving this medication?

• hearing impairment
• milk - protein allergy
• tendon pain
• penicillin allergy

Explanation:

Cefotetan is a cephalosporin antibiotic. There is a cross - sensitivity between cephalosporins and penicillins, meaning a client with a penicillin allergy may have an allergic reaction to cephalosporins like cefotetan. Hearing impairment is not related to cefotetan use, milk - protein allergy is not a relevant contraindication for cefotetan, and tendon pain is not a pre - medication concern related to starting cefotetan (tendon issues are more associated with fluoroquinolones). So the nurse should report penicillin allergy.

Answer:

D. Penicillin allergy