A Patient Receiving Antibiotics for 3 Days Reports a Skin

A patient receiving antibiotics for 3 days reports a skin rash over the chest, back, and arms. What is your first action?

A) Ask the patient whether he or she has ever developed a rash while taking another drug.
B) Reassure the patient that many people have this expected reaction to antibiotic therapy.
C) Ask the patient whether the rash itches, burns, or causes other types of discomfort.
D) Document the report as the only action.