An Older Patient Is Experiencing Diarrhea and Has Recently Been

question 21

Multiple Choice

An older patient is experiencing diarrhea and has recently been diagnosed with Clostridium difficile? This tends to occur in which type of patient?

• A) A patient with a history of ulcerative colitis
• B) A patient who has had a recent bout of pneumonia
• C) A patient who has been on steroids for several months
• D) A patient who has consistently had a nutrient poor diet