The nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin (Amoxil) to a patient and learns that the patient previously experienced a rash when taking penicillin.Which action will the nurse take?

Choice A rationaleAdministering amoxicillin when a patient has a known allergy to penicillin can result in a serious allergic reaction. It is important to avoid using any beta-lactam antibiotic in patients with a history of penicillin allergy.Choice B rationaleContacting the provider to discuss using a different antibiotic is the safest course of action. The provider can prescribe an alternative antibiotic that does not belong to the beta-lactam class, reducing the risk of an allergic reaction.Choice C rationaleAsking the provider to order an antihistamine does not address the underlying risk of administering a beta-lactam antibiotic to a patient with a penicillin allergy. Antihistamines are used to manage allergic reactions, not to prevent them.Choice D rationaleRequesting an order for a beta-lactamase resistant drug does not eliminate the risk of an allergic reaction, as these drugs still belong to the beta-lactam class and can trigger the same allergic responses in sensitive individuals.