The nurse is caring for a pregnant patient who is suffering from severe traveler's diarrhea. The nurse should prepare to administer
a. azithromycin (Zithromax).
b. ciprofloxacin (Cipro).
c. levofloxacin (Levaquin).
d. doxycycline (Vibramycin).
A
Severe traveler's diarrhea in a pregnant patient is treated with azithromycin.
Ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin are indicated for traveler's diarrhea but not in pregnant patients.
Doxycycline is not indicated for treatment of traveler's diarrhea.
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