A nurse observes that a client has developed a foul odor in the spots where necrosis of tissue has developed. What organism causes the emission of this foul odor?

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Clostridium perfringens is the causative organism that is associated with the development of foul odor in the areas of necrosis of tissue. This bacterium is a part of the normal gut flora, but its overgrowth can lead to gas gangrene and foul-smelling necrosis of the affected tissues.

A Nurse Observes That a Client Has Developed a Foul