A patient has diarrhoea and a positive Clostridioides difficile toxin test. Which infection-control approach is correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Contact precautions with gown and gloves, a dedicated commode, and handwashing with soap and water after care
- Step 1: C. difficile spreads by spores through contact with faeces and contaminated surfaces.
- Step 2: Contact precautions are needed, and soap and water removes spores that alcohol rub does not kill.
Answer
Contact precautions with soap-and-water handwashing.
Why not the others: Droplet and airborne precautions are for respiratory pathogens; alcohol rub alone does not destroy spores, and standard precautions are not enough.
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