Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Academic Term
Summer 7-28-2016
Document Type
Project
Course Number
N5330
Course Name
Advanced Pathophysiology
Professor’s Name
Dr. John Chovan
Keywords
C Difficile, toxic megacolon, colitis, antibiotic use, enteric precautions
Subject Categories
Nursing
Abstract
Colstridium Difficile Colitis incidence is continuing to increase and more difficult to treat due to increased resistance to antibiotics. This poster provides information on the pathophysiology, symptoms, risk factors, and nursing implications to decrease the spread.
Recommended Citation
Bloomfield, Katie, "Colstridium Difficile Colitis" (2016). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 156.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/156