The student nurse caring for a 56-year-old patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). While providing oral care for the patient the student nurse notes that the gums are reddened and bleed easily
The student nurse identifies this as a sign of what condition? a. Dental caries
b. Gingivitis
c. Oral herpes
d. Thrush
B
Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums, and dental caries is tooth decay produced by interaction of food with bacteria that forms plaque. Thrush is a yeast infection in the mouth and oral herpes are open sores in the mouth around the mucous membrane.
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Which information regarding a new algorithm for pressure support surface selection should be interpreted as favorable for adoption of the algorithm? (Select all that apply.)
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a. chicken noodle soup. b. a turkey sandwich. c. chicken curry with rice. d. taco salad with jalapenos.
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