The LPN is talking to a neighbor who spent multiple days in the hospital on intravenous antibiotics including erythromycin the week before. The individual states, "I've had such bad diarrhea all night and it really isn't any better today."
." Which of the following statements by the nurse is best?
A. "Antibiotics commonly cause diarrhea; be sure to drink plenty of fluids."
B. "Have you noticed any blood or pus in the stool?"
C. "Is anyone else in the family experiencing the same symptoms?"
D. "Are you taking any other medications that cause diarrhea?"
B
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