[Verified Answer]: A patient receiving a cephalosporin…

A patient receiving a cephalosporin develops a secondary intestinal infection caused by Clostridium difficile. What is an appropriate treatment for this patient? Discontinuing the cephalosporin and beginning metronidazole [Flagyl] Discontinuing all antibiotics and providing fluid replacement Adding an antibiotic, such as vancomycin [Vancocin], to the patient’s regimen. Increasing the dose of the cephalosporin and providing isolation measures