A 22-year-old patient with Escherichia coli O157:H7 food poisoning is admitted to the hospital with bloody diarrhea and dehydration. All of the following orders are received. Which order will the nurse question?
A) Infuse lactated Ringer's solution at 250 ml/hr.
B) Monitor blood urea nitrogen and creatinine daily.
C) Administer loperamide (Imodium) after each stool.
D) Provide a clear liquid diet and progress diet as tolerated.
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