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When NOT to test for 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 or has tube feedings running? Are loose stools then expected?

Thank you in advance for all your input!!!

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    What do you think? Will there be formed stools with clear liquid? What are enteral feeding composed of?

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    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.

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    Correct. What are the risk factors for c diff?

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