The nurse is administering amoxicillin by mouth (PO) to a client diagnosed with otitis media. Which statement is true regarding this antibiotic?

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Amoxicillin, like other antibiotics, can affect the body's normal flora, but this is generally considered an undesirable side effect rather than a desired property. Antibiotics are expected to be soluble in water (for dissolution and absorption), diffuse into body tissues (to reach the site of infection), and be absorbed by the GI tract (for systemic distribution) when administered orally.

The Nurse Is Administering Amoxicillin by Mouth (PO) to a Client