Iodine (Betadine) solution.

Iodine (Betadine) solution.

Two days after an abscess of the chin was drained the client returns to the clinic with fever chills and a maculopapular rash with pruritis. The client has taken an oral antibiotic and cleansed the wound today with provide iodine (Betadine) solution. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

o. determine if the client has a history of diabetes p. assess airway patency and oxygen saturation

q. review recent medication history and allergies

r. obtain samples for complete blood count and cultures