Question

A nurse is reviewing the history of a client who is to start taking cefotetan to treat a bacterial infection. Which of the following information from the clients medical record should the nurse report to the provider before the client begins receiving this medication?

A. Hearing impairment
B. Milk-protein allergy
C. Tendon pain
D. Penicillin allergy

Answer 1

The nurse should report the client's penicillin allergy to the provider before starting cefotetan medication.

Step-by-step explanation:

From the options provided, the nurse should report the client's penicillin allergy to the provider before starting cefotetan medication. Cefotetan is a cephalosporin antibiotic, which belongs to the same class of antibiotics as penicillin. Patients with a known penicillin allergy have a higher risk of cross-reactivity and allergic reactions when taking cephalosporin antibiotics. It is important to inform the provider of this allergy to consider alternative medications and prevent potential adverse reactions.