A client who has received an IM injection of ceftriaxone sodium calls the clinic and states “I think I am allergic to this medicine, there is a bump and it hurts at the injection site.” What is the nurse’s best response? Take over-the-counter diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for the allergic reaction.Place a warm compress on the area for 10 minutes.Continuously move the extremity to speed absorption of the drug.Go to the immediate care for treatment of the allergic reaction.
[Answered]: A client who has received an IM injection of…
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