A Patient Is Taking Cefadroxil (Duricef)and Comes to the Clinic

A patient is taking cefadroxil (Duricef) and comes to the clinic complaining of loose stools for several days.The primary care NP notes normal vital signs; warm,pink skin with elastic turgor; and moist mucous membranes.The NP should:

A) order tests for Clostridium difficile-associated disease (CDAD) .
B) discontinue the cefadroxil.
C) reassure the patient that loose stools are common with antibiotics.
D) recommend consuming lactobacillus-containing foods to minimize diarrhea.

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