A patient admitted to the hospital with pneumonia has intravenous (IV)antibiotics prescribed.He receives the first dose with no problem,but during the second dose,he begins to complain of shortness of breath and difficulty breathing.The nurse notes wheezes throughout the lung fields.The nurse documents these symptoms as which of the following?

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The symptoms of shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, and wheezing after receiving an antibiotic dose are indicative of an anaphylactic reaction, which is a severe allergic response.

A Patient Admitted to the Hospital with Pneumonia Has Intravenous