A client is hesitant to take a prescribed antibiotic, because the client got “severe diarrhea” the last time the client took the drug. What advice can the nurse provide to protect the gut while taking an antibiotic? Select all that apply. Eat a yogurt with cultures at least daily while taking an antibiotic. Cut the dose of antibiotics in half to see if that helps maintain normal gut flora. It is only for 1 week, so this short period of time having diarrhea will be worth it in the end. Take at least two types of antidiarrheal medication before each dose of antibiotic. Take probiotics at least once or twice/day while taking an antibiotic.
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