A Stool Sample from the Patient Is Cultured, and Confirms

A stool sample from the patient is cultured, and confirms the presence of Clostridium botulinum. In addition, the stool sample as well as leftover stew and green beans are tested for botulinum toxin—toxin is present in the green beans and in the stool sample, but not in the stew. These results confirm the diagnosis of foodborne botulism. You are one of the RNs taking care of the patient—he remains in the hospital for several weeks, before being discharged.
-Under what conditions would the patient's stool sample be cultured in order to detect Clostridium botulinum?

A) Anaerobic, body temperature, neutral pH
B) Aerobic, body temperature, neutral pH
C) Anaerobic, refrigerator temperature, low acidity
D) Aerobic, refrigerator temperature, high acidity
E) Aerobic or anaerobic, body temperature, low acidity

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