During a routine medical history assessment, a patient reports experiencing bloating and diarrhea after consuming dairy products. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take to best support the patient's needs?
Advise the patient to drink full-fat milk instead of skim milk to reduce symptoms.
Encourage the patient to take over-the-counter antidiarrheal medications when symptoms occur.
Recommend that the patient avoid dairy products and consider lactose-free alternatives.
Suggest increasing the consumption of yogurt to improve the patient's digestion.