What is a C&S test, and what role will blood and sputum cultures play in C.K.'s care?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: A culture test is a test that measures the presence of what type of pathogenic bacteria underneath a microscope. A sensitivity test is a test done to determine what kinds of antibiotics are needed inorder to treat the pathogenic bacteria to get it out of a person’s system (Rebar, Ignatavicius, & Workman, 2018). Blood and sputum cultures play a role in C.K’s care because it helps determinewhat part of the body is affected with the bacteria.

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________ is the process whereby cells engulf pathogens and foreign substances

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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