04.25.2024 - By Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN - Nursing school educator, author, and nursing student enthusiast.
Clostridioides difficile, formerly known as Clostridium difficile, is an anaerobic, spore-forming bacillus that causes a serious bacterial infection in the colon. While healthcare-associated infections have declined in recent years, C. diff remains one of the most common healthcare associated infections in the United States. Learn more about C. diff infection (CDI) in this episode, including:
Pathophysiology of CDI
Who is most at risk for CDI
Complications of CDI
Signs and symptoms, and when to suspect your patient has C. diff
Important assessments for a patient with CDI
Tests utilized to diagnose a patient or evaluate complications
Key treatments for CDI, including an explanation of enhanced or “special” contact precautions
The main things to teach your patient and their visitors about CDI
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