After several days of antibiotic therapy,an older hospitalized patient develops watery diarrhea. Which action should the nurse take first?

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The patient's history and new onset diarrhea suggest a C. difficile infection,which requires implementation of contact precautions to prevent spread of the infection to other patients. The other actions are also appropriate but can be accomplished after contact precautions are implemented.

After Several Days of Antibiotic Therapy,an Older Hospitalized Patient Develops