A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving penicillin. The nurse would assess the client for which of the following common GI tract adverse reactions? Select all that apply
A) Glossitis
B) Stomatitis
C) Esophagitis
D) Diarrhea
E) Gastritis
Ans: A, B, D, E
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A nurse monitoring a client taking penicillin should be aware of the common GI tract adverse reactions, including glossitis, stomatitis, gastritis, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
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