A Patient Receiving a Cephalosporin Develops a Secondary Intestinal Infection

question 48

Multiple Choice

A patient receiving a cephalosporin develops a secondary intestinal infection caused by Clostridium difficile. What action will the provider take to provide effective care for this patient?

• A) Adding an additional antibiotic to the patient's regimen
• B) Discontinuing the cephalosporin and beginning metronidazole
• C) Discontinuing all antibiotics and providing fluid replacement
• D) Increasing the dose of the cephalosporin and providing isolation measures

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