A nurse suspects a client has had an allergic reaction to a recently prescribed antibiotic. The nurse is responsible for providing emergency treatment and for reporting this suspected reaction to which persons? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

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The nurse should report a suspected allergic reaction to the healthcare provider (B) who prescribed the medication, as they may need to adjust the treatment plan. Reporting to the hospital pharmacist (C) is also important as they can provide additional information on the drug and potential alternatives. Reporting to hospital risk management (E) is crucial for documenting the incident and implementing measures to prevent similar occurrences. Reporting to the FDA or Medicare is not typically the direct responsibility of the nurse in this context.

A Nurse Suspects a Client Has Had an Allergic Reaction