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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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