When performing an ongoing assessment of a client receiving amoxicillin (Amoxil), the nurse should monitor the client for which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Relief of symptoms
B) Development of a rash
C) Increase in appetite
D) Change in appearance or amount of drainage
E) Decrease in temperature
Ans: A, C, D, E
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An ongoing assessment is important in evaluating the client's response to therapy, such as a decrease in temperature, relief of symptoms caused by the infection, an increase in appetite, and a change in the appearance and amount of drainage.
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