A patient is being discharged home on antibacterial drug therapy.What instructions should you teach the patient about allergic reactions? (select all that apply)

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GI upset,vomiting,and diarrhea are fairly common side effects of antibacterial drugs and are not signs of allergic reactions.When a patient experiences an allergic reaction,he or she should be taught to stop taking the drug if rash or hives develop and to call the prescriber immediately.A patient should also be taught to call 911 immediately for difficulty breathing or a feeling of a lump in the throat because these are signs of a serious allergic reaction.

A Patient Is Being Discharged Home on Antibacterial Drug Therapy