A Geriatric Patient Is Hospitalized with Anorexia and Weakness Secondary

Multiple Choice

A geriatric patient is hospitalized with anorexia and weakness secondary to persistent diarrhea.The stool culture is positive for Clostridium difficile (C.difficile) .Which question should a nurse ask to identify information that may help determine the etiology of this patient's diarrhea?

A) "Did you receive antibiotics for any problems recently?"
B) "Do you use laxatives on a daily basis?"
C) "Have you traveled to a foreign country recently?"
D) "When is the last time you had a tetanus vaccination?