A patient taking erythromycin reports experiencing nausea and upset stomach. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Hold the drug and notify the prescriber immediately.
b. Ensure that the drug is given with or after food.
c. Ask if the patient has any drug allergies.
d. Document the report as the only action.
B
Side effects common to erythromycin include nausea, vomiting, and GI upset. This is not an in-dication of allergic reaction. Giving the drug with or after food will help prevent these side ef-fects.
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