The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer the First Dose of Intravenous

The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of intravenous ceftriaxone (Rocephin) to a patient. When reviewing the patient's chart, the nurse notes that the patient previously experienced a rash when taking amoxicillin. What is the nurse's next action?

A) Administer the drug and observe closely for hypersensitivity reactions.
B) Ask the provider whether a cephalosporin from a different generation may be used.
C) Contact the provider to report drug hypersensitivity.
D) Notify the provider and suggest an oral cephalosporin.