The nurse is admitting a client to the acute care floor.While obtaining the history,the client tells the nurse they are allergic to penicillin.Which medication,if ordered by the prescriber,would be safe for this client?

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Erythromycin (E-Mycin) is a macrolide antibiotic, which is a different class of antibiotics than penicillin, making it a safe alternative for patients with penicillin allergies. Cefaclor, Cefdinir, and Cephalexin are all cephalosporins, which have a cross-reactivity rate with penicillin allergies and may not be safe for this client.

The Nurse Is Admitting a Client to the Acute Care