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The Physician Has Prescribed Rifaximin (Xifaxan)for a Patient with Cirrhosis

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The physician has prescribed rifaximin (Xifaxan) for a patient with cirrhosis.The patient questions why he must take this medication.Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?


A) Rifaximin (Xifaxan) helps prevent infection.
B) Rifaximin (Xifaxan) helps reduce straining during a bowel movement.
C) Rifaximin (Xifaxan) kills intestinal flora.
D) Rifaximin (Xifaxan) aids in reducing ascites.

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