A client receiving vancomycin develops flushing and itching of the face and neck during the infusion. What is the nurse's best action?

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B. Slow the infusion rate and notify the provider — Flushing and itching during vancomycin infusion can indicate infusion-related reaction (often called red man syndrome). Slowing the infusion and notifying the provider is appropriate unless true anaphylaxis is suspected.

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A. Stop the infusion and prepare epinephrine for anaphylaxis

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C. Continue the infusion because this is expected

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D. Administer the next dose more rapidly