Which of these terms is applied to a client admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of bacterial pneumonia?
a. biological agent c. compromised host
b. carrier d. susceptible host
C
A host is an organism, such as a human being, that can be affected by an agent. Susceptible hosts have no resistance to an agent. A person whose normal defense mechanisms are impaired is known as a compromised host. Factors such as age, occupation, and lifestyle affect the host's susceptibility to infection and to its severity.
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a. stored in the gallbladder to make bile. b. water insoluble bilirubin that must be converted by the liver. c. a by-product which is excreted directly into the bowel for excretion. d. necessary for digestion of fats.
The nurse notes that a woman who has given birth 1 hour ago is touching her infant with the fingertips and talking to him softly in high-pitched tones. Based on this observation, the nurse should:
a. Document this evidence of normal early maternal-infant attachment behavior. b. Observe for other signs that the mother may not be accepting of the infant. c. Request a social service consult for psychosocial support. d. Determine whether the mother is too fatigued to interact normally with her infant.
The output from a urinary or fecal stoma is called the _______________
Fill in the blanks with correct word
A nurse has been ordered to administer a client D5 ½ NS 1,000 mL IV to run over 8
hours at the rate of 30 gtt/min. What does the abbreviation "gtt" mean? A) Liter B) Gram C) Drop D) Meter