A nurse is caring for a client with infection caused by a pathogenic microorganism. The microorganism is known to produce a poisonous substance called a toxin. Of what cellular effect of toxins should the nurse be aware?
A) They destroy mucous membranes.
B) They interrupt cellular metabolism.
C) They stop carbohydrate synthesis.
D) They cause chronic fatigue.
B
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The nurse should know that the cellular effects of toxins include interrupting cellular metabolism, stopping protein synthesis, and destroying cell membranes. Toxins are not known to destroy mucous membranes, stop carbohydrate synthesis, or cause chronic fatigue.
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