a nurse is obtaining a clients health history. the client reports no allergies but has experienced mild…

a nurse is obtaining a clients health history. the client reports no allergies but has experienced mild itching while taking amoxicillin in the past. which of the following responses should the nurse make?\n\itching is an expected adverse effect of amoxicillin.\\n\itching can indicate amoxicillin toxicity.\\n\itching can indicate a hypersensitivity to amoxicillin.\\n\itching can result from dry skin, which is often caused by amoxicillin.\

a nurse is obtaining a clients health history. the client reports no allergies but has experienced mild itching while taking amoxicillin in the past. which of the following responses should the nurse make?\n\itching is an expected adverse effect of amoxicillin.\\n\itching can indicate amoxicillin toxicity.\\n\itching can indicate a hypersensitivity to amoxicillin.\\n\itching can result from dry skin, which is often caused by amoxicillin.\

Answer

Brief Explanations:

  • Analyze each option:
    • Option 1: Itching is not a typical expected adverse effect of amoxicillin; adverse effects like GI upset are more common, so this is incorrect.
    • Option 2: Amoxicillin toxicity presents with different symptoms (e.g., neurological, renal issues), not itching, so this is wrong.
    • Option 3: Itching is a common sign of hypersensitivity (allergic - like reaction) to medications like amoxicillin, even if the client says no allergies, mild itching can indicate a hypersensitivity response.
    • Option 4: Amoxicillin does not typically cause dry skin leading to itching, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

C. "Itching can indicate a hypersensitivity to amoxicillin."