Diagnosed with clostridioides difficile infection

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Ms. Jenny is 80 years old and is diagnosed with a Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI). As she discusses her condition with her APRN, she asks how she obtained this disease. The APRN tells her which of the following?

It used to be hospital-acquired only but now this infection is in the community. Risk factors include antibiotic exposure, being an older adult, and church or synagogue exposure. Inflammatory bowel disease and compromised immunity can lead to CDI. Lesser-known risk factors include prior hospitalization within several months and a state of malnourishment of the body. The source of CDI is currently unknown.

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