Clostridium difficile Infection Is on the Rise

Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To present information about Clostridium difficile infection, including prevalence, etiology, clinical manifestations, and treatment.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. identify trends in the etiology of C. difficile infection.
  2. recognize manifestations of and treatment strategies for C. difficile infection.

Disclosures

The author and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Price: $21.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.0 CH
  • DC - BON 2.0 CH
  • KY-BON 2.0 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.





Planner
Test Code: AJN0314C
Published: Mar 2014
Expires: 12/31/2026
Collections: QA CEC Collection 180325
Sources: AJN, American Journal of Nursing
Required Passing Score: 16/18 (88%)
Authors: Irena L. Kenneley, PhD, APRN-BC, CIC
Categories: Gastrointestinal , Infection , Medical-Surgical , Preventing Hospital Acquired Conditions (HAC)
Specialties: Infection Control, Medical-Surgical
Topics: Clostridium difficile , Pandemic