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A nurse is preparing to administer a medication and notes the client has a documented allergy to it. What is the nurse's action?
a.Give a smaller dose to test tolerance
b.Administer with an antihistamine to prevent a reaction
c.Give the medication and monitor closely
d.Hold the medication and notify the prescriber
解析
A documented allergy is a contraindication. The nurse holds the drug and notifies the prescriber to clarify or change the order, preventing a potentially life-threatening reaction.
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