Microbiology · practice question
A client has Clostridioides difficile infection with watery diarrhea. Which precaution is required?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
D. Contact precautions with soap-and-water hand hygiene before leaving the room.
Why
C. difficile is transmitted by contact; soap-and-water hand hygiene removes spores alcohol gel may not eliminate.
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