The physician has ordered Amoxil (amoxicillin) 500 mg capsules for a client with esophageal varices. The nurse can best care for the client’s needs by:
A. Giving the medication as ordered
B. Providing extra water with the medication
C. Requesting an alternate form of the medication
D. Giving the medication with an antacid
Correct Answer: C. Requesting an alternate form of the medication
Option C: The client with esophageal varices can develop spontaneous bleeding from the mechanical irritation caused by taking capsules; therefore, the nurse should request the medication in a suspension.
Option A: This does not best meet the client’s needs.
Option B: This is not the best means of preventing bleeding.
Option D: Antibiotics should not be given with milk or antacids because it interferes with the absorption.