Question

A client is being admitted to the health care facility with a new diagnosis of clostridium difficile colitis. which elements of infectious disease precautions are necessary when providing routine care for this client?

Answer 1

Clostridium difficile colitis is a medical condition where  the bacteria Clostridium difficile causes an infection in the colon. It produces toxins damaging the lining of the intestine. The usual disinfectants are ineffective in killing the spores of the bacteria. Aside from antibiotic treatment of the infected, precautions can also help:

Precautions:

·         Practice contact precaution and frequent and proper hand washing.

·         Keep client in a private room.

·         Wear disposable gowns during care. Dispose of the gown after every single use.

·         Clean the room surfaces with chlorine bleach.