An older patient is diagnosed with bacteremia and asks what caused the condition. What should be included in the nurse's response? Select all that apply.
1. "The virus that causes chickenpox and shingles also causes bacteremia."
2. "An infected wound can introduce bacteria into the bloodstream causing bacteremia."
3. "Older patients are at risk of bacteremia caused by antibiotic use and superinfections."
4. "Bacteremia can be caused by bacteria from a urinary tract infection entering the bloodstream."
5. "Bacteremia, caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream, can be a complication of pneumonia."
2. "An infected wound can introduce bacteria into the bloodstream causing bacteremia."
4. "Bacteremia can be caused by bacteria from a urinary tract infection entering the bloodstream."
5. "Bacteremia, caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream, can be a complication of pneumonia."
Explanation: 1. Herpes zoster is a virus that causes chickenpox and shingles.
2. Bacteremia is the introduction of bacteria into the bloodstream and can be caused by an infected leg wound.
3. Antibiotic use can cause superinfections in the older patient.
4. Bacteremia is the introduction of bacteria into the bloodstream and can be caused by a urinary tract infection.
5. Bacteremia is the introduction of bacteria into the bloodstream and can be a complication of pneumonia.
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