Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) initially infects which system in persons who have AIDS?
a. bone marrow c. gastrointestinal (GI) tract
b. central nervous sys-tem d. lymphatic
C
These organisms are found in contaminated soil and water. They find their way into the host by way of the GI and respiratory tract.
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The nurse is admitting a 75-year-old patient into the gastrointestinal laboratory for a routine colonoscopy
During the assessment, the nurse learns that the patient's spouse died 4 months earlier because of stomach cancer and that the patient has not been sleeping well. Which phase of Bowlby's mourning phases does the nurse suspect? a. The numbing phase b. The yearning/searching phase c. The disorganization phase d. The reorganization phase
At the completion of a patient assessment, the nurse reviews a list of the patient's stated and observed behaviors
Which behaviors would indicate to the nurse that the patient is experiencing stress? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. The patient stated an inability to sleep more than 2 hours per night. 2. The patient asked for water for a dry throat. 3. The patient commented on recent pleasant weather. 4. The patient sat quietly in the chair, hands resting in the lap. 5. The patient's rate and depth of respirations are increased.
What percentage of burns is involved using the rule of nines if both front legs are burned?
a. 9% b. 18% c. 24% d. 36%
Immunocompromised persons who become infected with the tubercle bacillus (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) are at greater risk of developing active progressive pulmonary tuberculosis than are persons with a normal immune system
Indicate whether the statement is true or false