The clinic nurse is caring for a client with an allergic disorder who has received the first sensitizing dose of a new drug. Now, the client is given a second dose. What nursing action is most important at this stage of transition?
A) Assess the client for reduced urine output.
B) Monitor the client for reactions.
C) Assess the client for reduced appetite.
D) Monitor the client for increased heart rate.

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The most important nursing action at this stage of transition is to monitor the client for reactions as they have already received the first sensitizing dose and could potentially develop an allergic reaction with subsequent administration. The other options are not directly related to monitoring for an allergic reaction.

The Clinic Nurse Is Caring for a Client with an Allergic