The mother of a child with hypogammaglobulinemia reports that her child had a fever and slight chills with an IV gammaglobulin infusion last month. She wants to know what other course of treatment might be available. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. Administration of acetaminophen or diphenhydramine prior to the next infusion may decrease the incidence of fever or chills
2. Giving the gammaglobulin IM is recommended to prevent a reaction
3. Talk to her physician or NP about alternative medications that may b e used to boost the gammaglobulin level in the blood.
4. If the child is no longer experiencing frequent infections, then the IV infusions may not be necessary
Answer: Administration of acetaminophen or diphenhydramine prior to the next infusion may decrease the incidence of fever or chills