A client's laboratory results are consistent with chronic inflammation. Which potential causes of chronic inflammation does the nurse suspect? Select all that apply.
A) Malnutrition
B) Autoimmune diseases
C) Poor blood supply
D) Prolonged exposure to irritants
E) Unresolved or repeated acute infections
B) Autoimmune diseases
D) Prolonged exposure to irritants
E) Unresolved or repeated acute infections
Explanation: A) Autoimmune diseases, prolonged exposure to irritants, and unresolved or repeated acute infections are understood to be causative factors for chronic inflammation. Malnutrition and a poor blood supply are understood to be risk factors, not causative factors for chronic inflammation.
B) Autoimmune diseases, prolonged exposure to irritants, and unresolved or repeated acute infections are understood to be causative factors, not causative factors for chronic inflammation. Malnutrition and a poor blood supply are understood to be risk factors for chronic inflammation.
C) Autoimmune diseases, prolonged exposure to irritants, and unresolved or repeated acute infections are understood to be causative factors, not causative factors for chronic inflammation. Malnutrition and a poor blood supply are understood to be risk factors for chronic inflammation.
D) Autoimmune diseases, prolonged exposure to irritants, and unresolved or repeated acute infections are understood to be causative factors, not causative factors for chronic inflammation. Malnutrition and a poor blood supply are understood to be risk factors for chronic inflammation.
E) Autoimmune diseases, prolonged exposure to irritants, and unresolved or repeated acute infections are understood to be causative factors, not causative factors for chronic inflammation. Malnutrition and a poor blood supply are understood to be risk factors for chronic inflammation.
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