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A client was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. The client's health care provider prescribes Zinacef, (a second generation cephalosporin) 2 grams IV q8h.
 
  While preparing to administer the first dose of Zinacef, the nurse notices that the client has a penicillin allergy. The best action by the nurse is to:
  a. administer the Zinacef as prescribed, but watch the client carefully for any signs of an allergic reaction.
  b. ask the pharmacist if another antibiotic can be substituted for the Zinacef.
  c. give the Zinacef as prescribed.
  d. hold the Zinacef and notify the health care provider of the client's allergy to penicillin.
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