Question

A 79 year-old male resident of a long term care facility has contracted clostridium difficile and is experiencing consequent diarrhea. auscultation of the man's abdomen indicates hyperactive bowel sounds. what processes in the man's small intestine is most likely accompanying his current status?

Answer 1

CLostridium difficile is a microorganism that can cause infection in the GIT. This can happen in irresponsible use of antibiotics and patients who are immunocompromised. The patient's small intestine could be inflammed due to the ongoing infection and also having an increased in peristaltic movement.