In which nonspecific body defense do blood vessels dilate, bringing more blood to the area, which in turn brings phagocytic white blood cells to the area to attack the pathogen, proteins to replace injured tissues, and clotting factors to stop any bleeding?
A. Mechanical barriers
B. Fever
C. Inflammation
D. Phagocytosis
E. Chemical barriers
C. Inflammation
In inflammation, blood vessels in the injured area dilate and become leaky, allowing more blood to enter the area. This brings phagocytic cells to the area to attack the pathogen and provides proteins and clotting factors to stop bleeding.
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A) Perform a secondary assessment. B) Obtain her heart rate and blood pressure. C) Assist her to the ambulance for immediate transport. D) Assist her in taking a nitroglycerin.
Maintaining an adequate fluid intake helps prevent infection.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
You should look for and immediately treat life-threatening conditions during the ________________________ ________________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
What should coders do when they see an order for an antibiotic?
A. Assign a code for long-term use of antibiotics. B. Assign a code for unknown infectious disease. C. Review the record to identify the type of infection. D. Query the physician regarding why the antibiotic was ordered.