A patient asks why the clinic nurse asked him to remain in the clinic for 30 minutes after the injection of penicillin. The nurse explains that it is part of the standards of care to monitor for:
A) any pain reaction.
B) bleeding at the site.
C) infection at the site.
D) any allergic reaction.

Question

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The nurse should plan to monitor this patient for allergic response for 30 minutes after giving the first dose of a medication.

A Patient Asks Why the Clinic Nurse Asked Him to Remain