The correct answer is A. A 79-year-old hospital client who is being treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics.
Explanation:
<em>Clostridium difficile</em> colitis is the infection caused by an opportunistic colon bacteria called <em>Clostridium difficile.</em> It can be present in the colon but its number is controlled by gut microflora.
When anyone is under broad-spectrum antibiotic treatment the gut microflora becomes disturbed and destroyed which provides space for <em>Clostridium difficile</em> to grow and produce toxins. This toxin cause colitis in the patients that is characterized by fever, diarrhea, abdominal pain, etc.
So a 79-year-old hospital client who is being treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics would most likely face the greatest risk of developing Clostridium difficile colitis.
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I am not 100% sure but I believe it's A. a deck of cards based on my logic. A baseball and a coffe mug is too big and an open palm can vary in size too much.
