Clients who are traveling abroad will ask how to avoid "traveler's diarrhea." What suggestion should be offered?
a. Pack bottled water and plan to drink only that during the trip.
b. Take a dose of Pepto-Bismol with each meal for prevention.
c. Take a dose of Loperamide (Imodium) daily for prevention.
d. Eat salads and fruits that come from the destination country.
ANS: A
Bacteria is filtered and removed out of bottled water.
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