A client is planning international travel to a developing country and asks the nurse for advice on preventing gastrointestinal illness. Which recommendation should the nurse provide?

The correct answer to the question "A client is planning international travel to a developing country and asks the nurse for advice on preventing gastrointestinal illness. Which recommendation should the nurse provide?" is Option C: Consume only fruits that you can peel yourself..

The other options — A) Drink tap water if it tastes fresh., B) Eat street vendor food for local culinary experiences., D) Order ice in your drinks to keep them cold. — are incorrect for this NCLEX-RN Exam Prep question. As explained above: Consuming fruits that can be peeled (like bananas or oranges) minimizes the risk of consuming contaminated water or pathogens from unwashed surfaces, a key strategy for preventing traveler's diarrhea.