A child has been receiving chloramphenicol for a Neisseria meningitidis central nervous system (CNS) infection. The nurse administers the dose and subsequently notes that the child has vomited and appears dusky and gray in color. The child's abdomen is distended. What will the nurse do?
A) Contact the provider for an order to obtain a chloramphenicol level.
B) Notify the provider that the child's meningitis is worsening.
C) Recognize this as initial signs of a C. difficile infection.
D) Stop the infusion immediately and notify the provider.
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