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NCLEX-RN · Question #387
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Question
A school-age child with asthma is ready for discharge from the hospital. His physician has written an order to continue the theophylline given in the hospital as an oral home medication. Immediately prior to discharge, he complains of nausea and becomes irritable. His vital signs were normal except for tachycardia. What first nursing actions would be essential in this situation?
Options
- AHold the child's discharge for 1 hour.
- BNotify the physician immediately.
- CDischarge the child as the physician ordered.
- DAdminister an antiemetic as necessary.
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