A patient asks the nurse the best way to prevent traveler's diarrhea. The nurse will provide which recommendation to the patient?
a. "Ask your provider for prophylactic antibiotics."
b. "Drink bottled water and eat only well-cooked meats."
c. "Eat fresh, raw fruits and vegetables."
d. "Take loperamide (Imodium) every day."
ANS: B
Patients traveling to areas with potential traveler's diarrhea should be taught to drink bottled water and eat meats that are well-cooked. Prophylactic antibiotics are not recommended. Patients should eat cooked, washed fruits and vegetables. Loperamide can increase exposure to pathogens by slowing motility.
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