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Question
The physician of a client diagnosed with alcoholism orders neomycin 0.5 g q6h to prevent hepatic coma. Neomycin decreases serum ammonia levels by:
Options
- ADecreasing nitrogen-forming bacteria in the intestines
- BAcidifying colon contents by causing ammonia retention in the colon
- CDecreasing the uptake of vitamin D, thereby drawing more water into the colon
- DIrritating the bowel and promoting evacuation of stool
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