Which disorder is caused by a microorganism that uses the bloodstream as its main portal of entry?
A. Syphilis
B. Hepatitis A
C. Lyme disease
D. Genital herpes
C
The microorganism that causes Lyme disease enters the body through a tick bite. The organism only causes Lyme disease if it enters the blood.
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The nurse is caring for a pregnant female client who is infected with Chlamydia trachomatis. The nurse should explain the importance of treatment because:
1. if left untreated, the infection causes renal failure. 2. the infection will affect the fetus. 3. the infection can cause Reiter's syndrome. 4. the infection is not contagious.
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has poor gas exchange. Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?
a. Have the patient rest in bed with the head elevated to 15 to 20 degrees. b. Ask the patient to rest in bed in a high-Fowler's position with the knees flexed. c. Encourage the patient to sit up at the bedside in a chair and lean slightly forward. d. Place the patient in the Trendelenburg position with several pillows behind the head.
An elderly client has a decubitus ulcer with drainage, dysphagia, and immobility. She consumes less than 300 calories per day and has a large amount of interstitial fluid. She is in a state of
A) Positive nitrogen balance B) Anabolism C) Negative nitrogen balance D) Digestion
Test Result: High specific gravity (> 1.025)
What will be an ideal response?