A client is admitted with symptoms of pseudomembranous colitis. Which finding is associated with Clostridium difficile?

Diarrhea containing blood and mucusCough fever and shortness of breathAnorexia weight loss and feverDevelopment of ulcers on the lower extremities

Explanation.

Pseudomembranous colitis resulting from infection with Clostridium difficile produces diarrhea containing blood mucus and white blood cells. Answers B C and D are incorrect because they are not specific to infection with Clostridium difficile.