The nurse cares for a 78-year-old client receiving antibiotics for ten days. The client reports frequent watery stools. Which action should the nurse take first?A. Place the client on contact enteric precautions.B. Instruct the client about correct handwashing.C. Obtain stool specimens for culture.D. Notify the primary healthcare provider (PHCP) about the loose stools.
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