A client who has been on a medication that caused diarrhea is now off the medication. What could the nurse suggest to promote the return of normal flora?

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Eating fermented products, such as yogurt, can help promote the return of normal flora. These products contain probiotics, which are live bacteria that can help restore the balance of bacteria in the gut. Stool-softening laxatives and drinking fluids with a high sugar content are not likely to promote the return of normal flora, and increasing fluid intake may help prevent dehydration but does not specifically promote the return of normal flora.

A Client Who Has Been on a Medication That Caused