A client is diagnosed with an infection caused by a virulent organism. What should the nurse identify as reasons contributing to this infection's virulence? (Select all that apply.)
1. Age of the host
2. Production of toxins
3. Number of organisms
4. The health of the host
5. Number of days the infection is present
Answer: 2, 3, 4
1. Virulence is the power of a microorganism to cause infection. It is not affected by the age of the host.
2. Virulence is the power of a microorganism to cause infection. It is affected by the production of toxins.
3. Virulence is the power of a microorganism to cause infection. It is affected by the number of organisms.
4. Virulence is the power of a microorganism to cause infection. It is affected by the host's health.
5. Virulence is the power of a microorganism to cause infection. It is not affected by the number of days the infection is present.
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