Posted: August 16th, 2017

When the nurse administers intravenous gamma-globulin infusion, she recognizes that which of the following complaints, if reported by the patient, may indicate an adverse effect of the infusion?

When the nurse administers intravenous gamma-globulin infusion, she recognizes that which of the following complaints, if reported by the patient, may indicate an adverse effect of the infusion?
a) Tightness in the chest
Flank pain, tightness in the chest, or hypotension indicates adverse effects of gamma-globulin infusion.
b) Nasal stuffiness
Nasal stuffiness is not recognized as an adverse effect of gamma-globulin infusion.
c) Increased thirst
Increased thirst is not recognized as an adverse effect of gamma-globulin infusion.
d) Burning urination
Burning urination is a sign of urinary tract infection, not an adverse effect of gamma-globulin infusion.