A client is admitted with Clostridioides difficile. Which infection-control action should the nurse implement?

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D. wash hands with soap and water after care — C difficile forms spores that are not reliably destroyed by alcohol hand rub. Soap and water handwashing is required after care.

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A. use alcohol hand rub because it kills spores quickly

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B. remove the gown before entering the room

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C. place the client on droplet precautions