A Client Was Released from the Hospital Following a Lengthy

question 27

Multiple Choice

A client was released from the hospital following a lengthy course of IV antibiotics. The home health care nurse assesses that the client has been having new-onset diarrhea. What would the nurse suspect to be the cause of this problem?

• A) C. difficile infection
• B) Contaminated water supply
• C) Noncompliance with ordered diet
• D) Not spacing medications properly

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Definitions:

ECG Technician

A healthcare professional specializing in performing electrocardiograms to monitor and record electrical activity of the heart.

12-Lead ECG

A common tool in cardiac assessment, this records the electrical activity of the heart from 12 different angles/placements on the body.

Nursing Assistive Personnel

Healthcare workers who provide patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, often assisting with activities of daily life and basic clinical tasks.

ECG Electrodes

Small, adhesive patches used during an electrocardiogram to detect and record the electrical activity of the heart.