An older patient is experiencing diarrhea. Which assessment finding supports that the patient's diarrhea is caused by Clostridium difficile?
1. The patient has a history of ulcerative colitis.
2. The patient has been taking prescribed steroids for several months.
3. The patient recently completed a course of antibiotics for pneumonia.
4. The patient rarely eats fresh fruits and vegetables and self-restricts fluid intake.
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Rationale: A history of ulcerative colitis would not necessarily be associated with Clostridium difficile.
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