The nurse assesses a patient with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma who is receiving an infusion of rituximab (Rituxan).Which assessment finding would require the most rapid action by the nurse?

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Rituximab (Rituxan)is a monoclonal antibody.Shortness of breath should be investigated rapidly because anaphylaxis is a possible reaction to monoclonal antibody administration.The nurse will need to rapidly take actions such as stopping the infusion,assessing the patient further,and notifying the health care provider.The other findings will also require action by the nurse,but are not indicative of life-threatening complications.

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