The nurse is preparing to administer an intravenous polymyxin antibiotic. The patient reports dizziness along with numbness and tingling of the hands and feet. The nurse will perform which action?

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Dizziness, numbness, and tingling of the hands and feet are adverse reactions and may indicate peripheral neuropathy. These symptoms require the nurse to hold the drug immediately and notify the provider.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer an Intravenous Polymyxin Antibiotic