A nurse is preparing a dose of parenteral iron (ferric gluconate)for a patient with severe resistant anemia.The nurse is aware of the major adverse reaction that can accompany intravenous ferric gluconate.The parameters the nurse will monitor closely are:

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Respiratory status and blood pressure are critical to monitor because the major adverse reaction of concern with intravenous ferric gluconate is anaphylaxis, which can lead to respiratory distress and significant changes in blood pressure.

A Nurse Is Preparing a Dose of Parenteral Iron (Ferric