what are the nursing implications of cefoxitin medication?


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i need all about cefoxitin medication

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Baseline assessment: allergies, particularly cephalosporines, PNC. Obtain C & S before giving the first does even therapy may begins before results are known. Temp
Interventions/eval: VS. Eval site for phliebitis, irritation. Check mouth for white patches on mucous menbranes and tongue or soreness. monitor BM for consistency. Assess skin for any rash. Monitor I&O. UA, renal. Be alert for superinfection. Sever genital/anal pruritus. GI sx. Assess drug effectiveness.

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Although side effects from cefoxitin are not common, they can occur. If you are administering cefoxitin into a muscle, it probably will be mixed with lidocaine (Xylocaine) to reduce pain at the injection site. Tell your health care provider if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

diarrhea
stomach pain
upset stomach
vomiting
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