While receiving an intravenous dose of an antibiotic, levofloxacin, a patient develops severe shortness of breath, wheezing, and severe hypotension. Which action should the nurse take first?

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Stopping the infusion of medication is the first and immediate action to take in response to a severe allergic reaction, such as anaphylaxis, indicated by symptoms like severe shortness of breath, wheezing, and severe hypotension. This action helps prevent further exposure to the allergen (in this case, levofloxacin).

While Receiving an Intravenous Dose of an Antibiotic, Levofloxacin, a Patient