Simon is going to travel to another country on a business trip. He is informed by his colleagues that the water supplied in that region is unlikely to be pure and that people who have previously visited the place have suffered from diarrhea. Simon wants to know how he can avoid the onset of diarrhea while on his business trip. Which of the following drugs would you ask Simon to take prophylactically?
A. Lotronex
B. Imodium
C. Pepto-Bismol
D. All of these
Answer: C
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The nurse is caring for a postpartum patient. The patient has an episiotomy after experiencing birth. The physician has ordered heat to treat this condition, and the nurse is providing this treatment. This patient is at risk for
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