A 57-year-old man with Escherichia coli O157:H7 food poisoning is admitted to the hospital with bloody diarrhea and dehydration. Which order will the nurse question?
a. Infuse lactated Ringer's solution at 250 mL/hr.
b. Monitor blood urea nitrogen and creatinine daily.
c. Administer loperamide (Imodium) after each stool.
d. Provide a clear liquid diet and progress diet as tolerated.
c. Administer loperamide (Imodium) after each stool.
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