The client diagnosed with a massive pulmonary embolus is ordered the thrombolytic streptokinase. The nurse notes on the medication administration record that the client is allergic to the “-mycin” medications, including streptomycin. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
1. Call the HCP to report the allergy.
2. Administer the medication as ordered.
3. Call the pharmacist to substitute medication.
4. Check the bleeding-time laboratory values.
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