The nurse is teaching a patient who will be discharged home from the hospital to take amoxicillin (Amoxil) twice daily for 10 days. Which statement by the nurse is correct?

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Option A is incorrect because the patient shouldn't stop taking the antibiotic until completing the full course. Option B is incorrect because diarrhea is a common side effect of amoxicillin and stopping the drug is not necessary unless it is severe or bloody. Option D is incorrect because the patient should not save any unused antibiotic and should dispose of it properly. Option C is correct because a rash could be indicative of an allergic reaction, and the patient should stop taking the drug and notify their provider immediately.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Patient Who Will Be Discharged