The physician prescribes IV cefazolin (Kefzol) 1 g for a client. In preparing to administer the Kefzol, the nurse notes that the client is allergic to penicillin. Based on this information, what is an...

The physician prescribes IV cefazolin (Kefzol) 1 g for a client. In preparing to administer the Kefzol, the nurse notes that the client is allergic to penicillin. Based on this information, what is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?

1. Continue to prepare to administer the Kefzol as prescribed.

2. Notify the physician of the client's allergy to penicillin.

3. Administer the Kefzol, staying at the client's bedside during the infusion.

4. Call the pharmacist to verify that the Kefzol should be administered as prescribed.