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A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving ceftriaxone intravenously. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as an allergic reaction?

Answer Choices:

A. Bradycardia

B. Nausea

C. Polyuria

D. Hypotension ✓ Correct Answer

Correct Answer:

Hypotension

Rationale:

🚨Hypotension is a key sign of anaphylaxis during beta-lactam antibiotic exposure such as ceftriaxone.

💨Additional features of anaphylaxis include bronchospasm, urticaria, and angioedema indicating systemic hypersensitivity.

📉Bradycardia is not typical, and isolated nausea or polyuria do not indicate an allergic phenomenon.

🧯Recognition of shock physiology prompts immediate discontinuation, rapid response, and epinephrine administration per protocol.

📌Core Message

With ceftriaxone, hypotension signals systemic anaphylaxis demanding rapid recognition, drug discontinuation, and urgent treatment.

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Category: RN Nursing Exams
Subcategory: ATI Exams (RN)
Domain: PHARMACOLOGY (RN ati)
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A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving ceftriaxone intravenously. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as an allergic reaction?

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Rationale:

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