A client with AIDS is admitted to the hospital with severe diarrhea and dehydration. The physician suspects an infection with Cryptosporidium. What type of specimen should be collected to confirm this diagnosis?
A) Urine specimen for culture and sensitivity
B) Blood specimen for electrolyte studies
C) Stool specimen for ova and parasites
D) Sputum specimen for acid fast bacillus
C
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A stool specimen for ova and parasites will give a definitive diagnosis. The organism is spread by the fecal–oral route from contaminated water, food, or human or animal waste. Those infected can lose from 10 to 20 L of fluid per day. Losing this magnitude of fluid quickly leads to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.
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___ provide feedback of analyzed data to staff
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.