Janet Was Recently Treated with Clindamycin for an Infection

question 7

Multiple Choice

Janet was recently treated with clindamycin for an infection.She calls the advice nurse because she is having frequent diarrhea that she thinks may have blood in it.What would be the appropriate care for her?

• A) Encourage increased fluids and fiber
• B) Assess for pseudomembranous colitis
• C) Advise her to eat yogurt daily to help restore her gut bacteria
• D) Start her on an antidiarrheal medication

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