A patient with a skin infection is prescribed cephalexin (an antibiotic) 500 mg orally q 12 hours.The patient complains that the last time he took this medication he had frequent episodes of loose stools.Which recommendation should the nurse make to the patient?
A) Stop taking the drug immediately if diarrhea develops.
B) Take an antidiarrheal agent,such as diphenoxylate.
C) Consume yogurt daily while taking the antibiotic.
D) Increase your intake of fiber until the diarrhea stops.
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