Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics Inhibit the Growth of Most Intestinal Bacteria

Multiple Choice

Broad-spectrum antibiotics inhibit the growth of most intestinal bacteria. Consequently, assuming that nothing is done to counter the reduction of intestinal bacteria, a hospital patient who is receiving broad-spectrum antibiotics is most likely to exhibit which of the following characteristics?

A) inability to digest any food
B) inability to absorb water adequately
C) inability to absorb nutrients adequately
D) deficiency in certain vitamins and nutrients