The nurse is instructing a patient about how to help prevent the spread of diarrhea. Which point does the nurse include in the teaching plan?
a. "When travelling internationally it is best to drink bottled water with ice cubes."
b. "Be sure to wash your hands after using the bathroom or changing diapers."
c. "Always wear clean gloves when handling raw meat or poultry."
d. "Cut down on your fluid intake to decrease the number of diarrhea episodes."
B
While drinking bottled water is good, ice cubes may be made with tap water, which in certain countries may contain bacteria that can cause diarrhea. Washing hands before and after handling raw meat or poultry is important, but it is not necessary to wear gloves. The patient should con-tinue drinking adequate fluids while having diarrhea to prevent dehydration. Washing hands after using the bathroom or changing diapers can prevent the spread of diarrhea.
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