Janet was recently treated with clindamycin for an infection.She calls the advice nurse because she is having frequent diarrhea that she thinks may have blood in it.What would be the appropriate care for her?

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Frequent diarrhea with possible blood after recent treatment with clindamycin may indicate pseudomembranous colitis, which is a serious condition caused by Clostridium difficile overgrowth. The advice nurse should assess for this possibility and refer Janet for further evaluation if necessary. Increased fluids and fiber, eating yogurt, and starting antidiarrheal medication may not be effective or appropriate if pseudomembranous colitis is present.

Janet Was Recently Treated with Clindamycin for an Infection