The nursing assistant is caring for a mobile, older adult client who is experiencing diarrhea. What is the priority action for the nursing assistant to take?
A) Educate the client on the need to replace lost fluids with noncaffeinated drinks.
B) Use a bedside commode next to the bed so the client may use it when needed.
C) Employ adult incontinent briefs to help in the management of diarrhea.
D) Report the client's experience of diarrhea to the nurse.
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