The nurse is caring for a patient with a suspected methicillin resistant staphylococcal aureus (MRSA) skin infection. While awaiting wound cultures and sensitivities, the patient is empirically given vancomycin. When the nurse starts the IV infusion of vancomycin, the patient acutely develops a pruritic, erythematous rash that involves the face, neck and upper torso. Which action does the nurse take first?

The 8-year-old male patient presents complaining of warm, painful, swollen joints with decreased range of motion. Upon assessment, he is pale and tachycardic. The parent reports easy bruising and frequent nosebleeds. Which does the nurse most anticipate administering? 

The patient who is 21 weeks pregnant complains of musculoskeletal pain and headaches and asks the nurse, “Can I take ibuprofen to treat my pain?” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?