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The nurse is caring for a patient who has just completed 2 weeks of IV antibiotics for a severe infection. The patient now has frequent loose watery stools and a low-grade temperature. What is the most likely cause of the patient's new symptoms?


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Linea Alba

A fibrous structure that runs down the midline of the abdomen, forming the seam of the abdominal muscles, and serves as an important site for muscle attachment.

Rectus Abdominis

A major muscle in the abdomen, known as the "six pack," responsible for flexing the lumbar spine and stabilizing the pelvic and lower back region.

External Oblique

A muscle located on the lateral and anterior parts of the abdomen, involved in trunk rotation and lateral flexion of the spine.

Orbicularis Oculi

A circular muscle around the eye socket that allows for blinking, winking, and squinting.

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