Question

a nurse in a provider’s office receives a call from a client who is taking amoxicillin to treat a respiratory infection and reports a rash and wheezing. which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client? wait 1 hr and contact the provider if there is no improvement. skip today’s dose of amoxicillin and resume taking the medication tomorrow. call emergency services immediately. take an nsaid to reduce skin and airway inflammation.

Explanation:

The client is experiencing a rash and wheezing while taking amoxicillin, which are signs of a possible severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). Severe allergic reactions can be life - threatening and require immediate emergency intervention. Waiting (first option) or skipping a dose (second option) is dangerous as the reaction could worsen. Taking an NSAID (fourth option) is not appropriate for treating an allergic reaction and may not address the underlying airway and systemic issues. So, the client should call emergency services immediately.

Answer:

C. Call emergency services immediately.