The nurse is planning care for a patient who has experienced moderate diarrhea for 3 days.Which collaborative intervention is most important to include in the plan of care?

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If diarrhea is moderate,only clear liquids are permitted by mouth.If the diarrhea is severe,nothing is given by mouth until it subsides.Severe,long-term diarrhea may require the use of total parenteral nutrition.When diarrhea is caused by infection,stool cultures and antibiotics may be necessary.As the condition improves,the diet is advanced.

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