Which of the following statements about pathogenic microorganisms is NOT true?
A. The ability to cause disease depends on the virulence of the organism and the integrity of the body's immune defenses.
B. Adrenal corticosteroids facilitate destruction of organisms and promote recovery.
C. They usually incite an inflammatory response at the site of invasion.
D. The ability to respond to a pathogen is in part genetically determined.
B
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A nurse is formulating a nursing diagnosis. What is an example of an appropriately written nursing diagnosis?
a. Risk for impaired skin integrity related to physical immobilization b. Physical immobilization secondary to risk for impaired skin integrity c. Risk for impaired skin integrity related to diagnosis of decubitus ulcers d. Physical immobilization secondary to decreased cognitive ability
After suctioning the client's endotracheal tube, which item is not required in the documentation of this procedure?
1. Amount, color, and consistency of secretions 2. Client's response to suctioning 3. Number of catheter passes required to clear the airway 4. Breath sounds following suctioning
A patient diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma asks the nurse how he got cancer. The nurse tells the patient that the most common cause of basal cell carcinoma is what?
A) Iimmunosuppression. B) Rradiation exposure. C) Sun exposure. D) Burns.
A client is prescribed a fluoroquinolone to be taken for 10 days. What should the nurse instruct the client to avoid while taking this medication?
a. Gluten b. Dairy products c. High-sodium foods d. Soda with citrus juice