The nurse provides a patient who was admitted with gastroesophageal reflux a dose of intravenous pantoprazole (Protonix). Fifteen minutes later, the patient calls for help and is gasping for breath. Emergency measures are instituted, and the patient is transferred to the intensive care unit. Which action should be included in the nurse's follow-up activities?

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The patient's reaction to the medication is severe and potentially life-threatening, suggesting an adverse drug reaction. The nurse should report this to the FDA as part of their post-marketing surveillance of medications. Option A is incorrect because gasping for breath is not a common side effect of pantoprazole. Option C and D are incorrect and unethical as they involve reporting false information or causing unnecessary harm to the hospital's reputation.

The Nurse Provides a Patient Who Was Admitted with Gastroesophageal