The student nurse is preparing a presentation on bowel elimination. Which of the following would be a potential cause of diarrhea that the student should include? Select all that apply
A) Opioids
B) Antibiotics
C) Acute stress
D) Depression
E) Increased physical activity
Ans: B, C
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