Emergency and Disaster Nursing NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
The nurse in the emergency department administered an intramuscular antibiotic in the left gluteal muscle to the client with pneumonia who is being discharged home. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Waiting 30 minutes post-antibiotic monitors for allergic reactions, critical for safety. Allergies should be checked pre-administration, sputum is diagnostic, and warm washcloths are not standard.