The Patient at the Outpatient Clinic Who Has Received a Intramuscular

The patient at the outpatient clinic who has received a intramuscular (MI) dose of ceftriaxone sodium (Rocephin) calls and complains of pain and induration at the injection site.The nurse should advise the patient to:

A) Undergo 30 minutes of active exercise to speed absorption of the drug.
B) Make an appointment at the clinic for evaluation to initiate another drug.
C) Immediately come to the clinic for treatment of the allergic reaction.
D) Place a warm compress on the area.