A patient is receiving intravenous vancomycin for the treatment of Clostridium difficile. The nurse assesses the patient for flushing, tachycardia, and hypotension during the infusion this medication because these symptoms indicate which of the following?

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Flushing, tachycardia, and hypotension are symptoms of red man syndrome, a common adverse reaction to intravenous vancomycin.

A Patient Is Receiving Intravenous Vancomycin for the Treatment of Clostridium