The nurse is preparing to give a dose of a cephalosporin medication to a patient who has been receiving the antibiotic for 2 weeks. The nurse notes ulcers on the patient's tongue and buccal mucosa. Which action will the nurse take?

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The ulcers on the tongue and buccal mucosa may indicate a superinfection, which is a known side effect of prolonged antibiotic use, including cephalosporins. The nurse should report this to the provider.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Give a Dose of a Cephalosporin