An RN in a medical intensive care unit is leading a research study regarding administration of probiotics to critically ill patients receiving antibiotic therapy. She provides education about normal flora and probiotics as part of the consent process to patients and families.
-The RN conducting the research study most appropriately hypothesizes that probiotics may alleviate which of the following side effects of antimicrobial therapy?

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The most common side effect of antimicrobial therapy is diarrhea as antibiotics can disrupt the normal gut flora. Probiotics are believed to restore the balance of gut microbiota, thus reducing the incidence and severity of antibiotic-associated diarrhea.

An RN in a Medical Intensive Care Unit Is Leading