A patient who has had several episodes of bloody diarrhea is admitted to the emergency department. Which action should the nurse anticipate taking?
A) Obtain a stool specimen for culture.
B) Administer antidiarrheal medications.
C) Teach about adverse effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) .
D) Provide education about antibiotic therapy.
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