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Which actions are appropriate for a client with Clostridioides difficile infection? Select all that apply.

Select all that applyMedium

Place the client on contact precautionsWash hands with soap and water after careClean the room with a sporicidal agent such as a bleach solutionPlace the client in a negative-pressure roomWear an N95 respirator when entering the room

Answer and explanation

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A. Place the client on contact precautions
B. Wash hands with soap and water after care
C. Clean the room with a sporicidal agent such as a bleach solution

Why

*C. diff* spores resist alcohol-based hand rubs and many disinfectants. Soap and water physically remove spores, and bleach-based cleaners kill them.

References

CDC, Guideline for Isolation Precautions in Healthcare Settings

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