Antidiarrheals are contraindicated in clients whose diarrhea is associated with which of the following organisms that can harm the intestinal mucosa? Select all that apply
A) Staphylococcus
B) Shigella
C) Salmonella
D) Streptococcus
E) Escherichia coli
Ans: B, C, E
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Antidiarrheals are contraindicated in clients whose diarrhea is associated with Shigella, Salmonella, and Escherichia coli, which can harm the intestinal mucosa.
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