[Expert Solution]: The nurse is caring for a patient who has…

The nurse is caring for a patient who has an order for a dose of penicillin. When the nurse asks the patient about any medication allergies, the patient states that they are allergic to ampicillin; their mother told them they had a bad reaction as child with diarrhea and vomiting. Which of the following is an appropriate intervention for the nurse to take? A. Give the patient a cephalosporin instead of penicillin; it won’t cause an allergic reaction because it has a different mechanism of action B. Do not give the patient the penicillin; it should never be given to patients who suspect even a possible allergic reaction with any beta-lactam antibiotic in the past C. Reassure the patient that diarrhea and GI upset are not signs of allergy but simply common side effects of antibiotics and that there is nothing to worry about D. Be cautious in administering the penicillin, monitoring the patient carefully for a potential reaction