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Title: The nurse has received an order to give imipenem-cilastatin (Primaxin) intravenously (IV) to a clien
Post by: BreakFree on Feb 8, 2015
The nurse has received an order to give imipenem-cilastatin (Primaxin) intravenously (IV) to a client. Which assessments should alert the nurse to contact the health care provider?


1. The client is allergic to penicillin.
2. The medication list includes antiseizure medications.
3. The client is an older adult with long-standing diabetes.
4. The urine culture and sensitivity reveals a urinary tract infection (UTI).
5. A wound culture is positive for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).


Title: Re: The nurse has received an order to give imipenem-cilastatin (Primaxin) intravenously (IV) to a c
Post by: ngin on Feb 11, 2015
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Title: Re: The nurse has received an order to give imipenem-cilastatin (Primaxin) intravenously (IV) to a clien
Post by: BreakFree on Feb 15, 2015
Sounds and feels right, thank you for the rationale.


Title: Re: The nurse has received an order to give imipenem-cilastatin (Primaxin) intravenously (IV) to a clien
Post by: ngin on Feb 16, 2015
No problemo! I knew you would appreciate the reasoning.