Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a prescription for antibiotic therapy. The client reports experiencing diarrhea when taking antibiotics. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend to lessen the occurrence of diarrhea?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Yogurt. Yogurt contains probiotics which help restore the balance of good bacteria in the gut disrupted by antibiotics, reducing the occurrence of diarrhea. Coffee (A) and ice cream (C) may exacerbate diarrhea due to their caffeine and high sugar content, respectively. Apple juice (B) may worsen diarrhea due to its high sugar content and potential for irritating the stomach. In summary, yogurt is recommended for its probiotic benefits in maintaining gut health while the other choices may aggravate diarrhea symptoms.