What should the nurse advise rr to do

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RR is a 81 y/o male who was recently hospitalized for a broken femur. RR was discharged from the hospital 1 week ago after a 10-day course of antibiotics (Ciprofloxacin) and places a phone call to the clinic nurse because he has had persistent diarrhea. He reports the diarrhea is frequent (6-8 times per day), watery, and foul smelling. What should the nurse advise RR to do?

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