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A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is to receive the first dose of cefoxitin, a cephalosporin via intermittent IV bolus Which of the following findings should the nurse Identify as a contraindication for the client to receive cefoxitin and report to the provider?

Correct Answer: C

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Correct Answer: C - Severe allergy to amoxicillin.


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1. Cefoxitin is a cephalosporin antibiotic, which can cross-react with penicillin allergies.
2. Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic, and individuals with severe allergies to penicillin are at higher risk of developing allergic reactions to cephalosporins like cefoxitin.
3. Severe allergic reactions can lead to anaphylaxis, a life-threatening condition, making it crucial to avoid administering cefoxitin to individuals with known severe amoxicillin allergies.

Summary:
A: Recent history of diarrhea is not a contraindication to receiving cefoxitin.
B: Normal serum creatinine level does not contraindicate cefoxitin therapy.
D: History of phlebitis following a different IV infusion is not a direct contraindication to cefoxitin.

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