Nucleic acid testing is appropriate as a testing method when one is not sure what microorganisms are present in the specimen.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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Your patient is in the hospital due to left heart failure. In your observation, you notice that she has a very low pulse oximeter reading, her skin is turning blue, and she appears to be in respiratory distress (rapid shallow breathing). You immediately call the doctor because you recognize that these symptoms indicate ________,a life-threatening situation.

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Which type of viral nucleic acid functions as mRNA?

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Which sequence of classification categories is in the proper order from least to most inclusive?

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