The Client Is to Receive an Injection of Penicillin G

The client is to receive an injection of penicillin G benzathine (Bicillin LA) in the outpatient clinic.What is a priority nursing action by the nurse prior to administering this injection? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

A) Have the client lie down and assess vital signs before she leaves.
B) Ask the client if she has ever had an allergy to penicillin before.
C) Inform the client that she will need to wait 30 minutes before leaving the clinic.
D) Inform the client that she must have someone drive her home.
E) Advise the client to rest for the remainder of the day.