A client diagnosed with Plasmodium vivax malaria is prescrib…
A client diagnosed with Plasmodium vivax malaria is prescribed primaquine for treatment. The nurse reviews the client’s laboratory results before administration. Which finding would require the nurse to withhold the medication and notify the health care provider?
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A newborn is being breastfed by their mother, who recently received an inactivated influenza vaccine. The mother asks the nurse if her baby will be protected from the flu through breastfeeding. The nurse explains that the baby receives natural passive immunity through breast milk. Which type of immune component is primarily responsible for this protection?
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A client is prescribed trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) for a urinary tract infection. The nurse assesses the client for hypersensitivity reactions before administering the medication. Which findings may indicate hypersensitivity to sulfonamides?
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A client who received a kidney transplant is experiencing signs of acute rejection, including fever, oliguria, and tenderness at the graft site. The nurse administers muromonab-CD3 as prescribed. After administration, the client suddenly develops chills, dyspnea, hypotension, and tachycardia. What is the most appropriate nursing action?
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