A patient is admitted to the hospital for Enterocolitis. Van…
A patient is admitted to the hospital for Enterocolitis. Vancomycin is chosen as the mediation and an IV is began for the patient. Shortly after administration has begun, the patient reports hives, rash, and dizziness. The nurse notices the patient’s skin has become pale and their blood pressure has also dropped. The APRN comes in and it is determined the patient is suffering from red man syndrome. What is the likely cause?