A Client Who Has Been Taking Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)calls the Health

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Multiple Choice

A client who has been taking ciprofloxacin (Cipro) calls the health care provider to report that he has begun having loose stools.What instructions would be most helpful to this client?

• A)Drink at least one glass of buttermilk every day.
• B)Limit the amount of water you drink to three glasses a day.
• C)Take a dose of antidiarrheal medication after every loose stool.
• D)Do nothing until you have 8-10 loose stools per day.

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