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 have adverse effects. Cardiac dysrhythmias (like QT prolongation) are a known adverse effect, especially with certain formulations or in specific patient contexts. Hypothermia is not associated, blurred vision is not a typical adverse effect of oral erythromycin, and erythromycin often causes GI distress like diarrhea (not constipation). So the correct option relates to cardiac dysrhythmias.

Answer:

D. Cardiac dysrhythmias (assuming the options are labeled A - D with D being Cardiac dysrhythmias; if original options had labels, adjust accordingly. Based on the given options, the correct one is the option with "Cardiac dysrhythmias".)