Well, ok. I guess I should reword my question. If a patient is on a clear liquid diet or receiving tube feedings, at what point are you concerned about CDiff? From my understanding, smell is not an accurate indicator of CDiff.
Hi Nurses! Question from a new nurse: I understand you test for CDiff if a patient has 3 or more loose stools for 24 hours (expect if the patient's been administered laxatives in the prior 24-48hrs). But what if the patient is on a clear liquid diet ...