medium · NCLEX-RN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
A client on Tacrolimus reports new-onset tremors and a headache. The most recent trough level was 18 ng/mL (Ref: 5-15 ng/mL).
What should the nurse do first?
- Administer Acetaminophen for the headache.
- Hold the dose and prepare to reduce the scheduled amount.
- Re-check the trough level in one hour.
- Give the dose as scheduled to prevent organ rejection.
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