Exhibits

For each body system, click tanto specify the potential nursing intervention that would be appropriate for the care of the client. Each body system may support more than one potential nursing intervention. Each category must have at least one response option selected.

Body system	Potential nursing intervention
Cardiovascular	Monitor vital signs continuously Provide warmth Echocardiogram Defibrillator at bedside
Immunological	Administer steroid Assess rash IV fluids Administer antihistamine
Respiratory	Assess lung sounds Pain medication Provide calm environment Chest x-ray

Monitor vital signs continuously: This is crucial to detect any further changes in heart rate or blood pressure, especially given the client’s history of symptomatic bradycardia and recent hypotensive episode following vancomycin administration.

Echocardiogram: This is appropriate post-pacemaker insertion to assess cardiac function and ensure the pacemaker is functioning properly.

Immunological:

Administer antihistamine: Given the client’s adverse reaction to vancomycin, which included hives, flushing, and itching, administering an antihistamine like diphenhydramine is appropriate.

Assess rash: Monitoring the progression or improvement of the rash will help evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions and the resolution of the allergic reaction.

Respiratory:

Assess lung sounds: It's important to evaluate the client’s respiratory status, especially given the shortness of breath reported post-operatively, which could indicate a reaction to the medication or a complication from the procedure.

Provide calm environment: This intervention helps in reducing anxiety and stress, which can exacerbate symptoms and impact cardiovascular and respiratory status.