Uncontained infectious diarrhea
NCLEX-RN glossary · Safety And Infection Prevention And Control
Definition
Diarrhea that cannot be contained by a diaper or toilet use, often associated with pathogens like Clostridioides difficile.
Uncontained infectious diarrhea in plain English
It requires strict Contact Precautions and hand hygiene with soap and water only, as alcohol-based rubs do not kill spores. A common mistake is using alcohol-based hand sanitizer instead of soap and water after caring for a client with C. diff.
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