What should the nurse tell the patient who will begin taking rifaximin (Xifaxan) for traveler's diarrhea?
A) "Do not start taking the drug until the diarrhea has persisted for at least 24 hours."
B) "Taking the antibiotic will allow you to enjoy the local water and food without concern."
C) "Do not take the drug if you have bloody diarrhea."
D) "Start the drug 3 days before leaving for your trip and continue until you return."
C
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Rifaximin should not be taken if a patient has bloody diarrhea or diarrhea that persists for more than 48 hours. It is started after the signs and symptoms of the disease develop and is taken for 3 days. The traveler should still avoid exposure to foreign bacteria by not drinking tap water and by avoiding fruits and vegetables washed in tap water. Options A, B, and D are not correct.
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