The client has inflammation of the conjunctiva resulting from invasion by bacterial, viral, or rickettsial organisms, and is causing pain and redness. The nurse explains that this problem is:
a. uveitis c. keratitis
b. conjunctivitis d. iriditis
B
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva resulting from invasion by bacterial, viral, or rickettsial organisms, and causing pain and redness.
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A nurse implements airborne precautions for a client with tuberculosis. How does
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A. the smooth muscle. B. the skeletal muscle. C. the brain. D. the cardiac muscle.