Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is caring for a client who has developed a Clostridium difficile infection following antibiotic therapy.Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Disinfect equipment with bleach solution. This is an action that the nurse should take for a client who has developed a Clostridium difficile infection, which is a bacterial infection that causes severe diarrhea and inflammation of the colon. The nurse should disinfect equipment with bleach solution, which can kill the spores and prevent transmission.