A nurse is caring for a client in a rehabilitation facility. Exhibits Select the common side effects of antibiotics related to gastrointestinal health

Rationale: Diarrhea is one of the most frequent gastrointestinal side effects of antibiotics due to alteration of normal intestinal flora and increased motility. Nausea is a common adverse reaction as antibiotics can irritate the stomach lining or affect gut motility. Abdominal pain may occur secondary to irritation of the gastrointestinal tract or as part of antibiotic-associated colitis. Clostridium difficile infections are a serious complication, not a routine side effect, requiring immediate evaluation and intervention. Vomiting may occur but is less common compared to nausea and diarrhea. Loss of healthy bacteria is the underlying mechanism of many side effects, but it is not typically described to clients as a direct side effect.