A hospitalized patient who has been taking antibiotics for several days develops watery diarrhea. Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Notify the health care provider.
B) Obtain a stool specimen for analysis.
C) Provide education about handwashing.
D) Place the patient on contact precautions.
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