A patient with Clostridioides difficile requires which specific hand-hygiene measure?

A patient with Clostridioides difficile

Multiple choice — select the best answer

ASoap-and-water washing because alcohol does not kill the spores
BAlcohol rub only, which is sufficient
CNo hand hygiene if gloves were worn
DA double application of alcohol rub

✓ Correct answer: A. Soap-and-water washing because alcohol does not kill the spores C. difficile forms spores that alcohol-based rubs do not kill; mechanical removal by washing with soap and water is required.

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