Nurses Compass
Care Plan for Clostridium Difficile Infection Management
Category: Infectious Diseases
Assessment
Patient presents with frequent watery diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever.
Diagnosis
Risk for dehydration related to severe diarrhea.
Goals
Patient will demonstrate relief from diarrhea and maintain adequate hydration. Patient will adhere to prescribed antibiotic regimen and infection control measures.
Interventions
Administer prescribed antibiotics to treat the infection and monitor for side effects. Monitor fluid balance and electrolyte levels regularly. Encourage increased fluid intake to prevent dehydration. Educate patient on infection control measures, including hand hygiene and environmental cleaning.
Rationale
These interventions help treat the infection, prevent dehydration, and reduce the spread of infection.
Evaluation
Patient's symptom improvement, hydration status, and adherence to treatment will be monitored to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.