The nursing assistant is most concerned when it is determined that several older residents have been diagnosed with Clostridium difficile (C. diff) because:

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Sometimes, the powerful antibiotics that are used to treat infections destroy other bacteria that help keep us healthy. When this happens, other bacteria that are not destroyed will grow rapidly. One such bacterium, "Clostridium difficile" (commonly called C. diff), is a major cause of health care-associated diarrhea. C. diff is easily spread from person-to-person in a health care setting and has been responsible for large outbreaks that can be fatal for clients or residents already weakened by illness or advanced age. While all the options are true, the most serious consequence is the possible death of a resident.

The Nursing Assistant Is Most Concerned When It Is Determined