Which statement, made by a student, is correct regarding the state of the intestinal tract at birth?
a. The intestinal tract is colonized by Escherichia coli.
b. The intestinal tract is sterile.
c. Clostridium welchii is present in but in very small numbers.
d. Streptococcus colonization in the intestinal tract has begun.
Answer: b. The intestinal tract is sterile.
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a. "Take vasoconstrictive agents when you have symptoms." b. "Wear warm clothing when exposed to cool temperatures." c. "Avoid placing alcohol-based lotion on affected extremities." d. "Check the strength of pulses in your arms and legs daily."
An older adult man has been the primary caregiver for his chronically ill wife for the past 10 years. When his wife dies, the nurse prepares the family for the likely possibility that their father will express
a. guilt that he is alive while she is dead. b. deep despair for his loss. c. personal relief that she has died. d. concern that he could have cared for her better.
What are the expected blood types of children from a mother who is AA for blood type and a father who is BB for blood type?
A. All children will have type O blood. B. All children will have type AB blood. C. 50% of the children will have type A blood and 50% of the children will have type B blood. D. 25% will have type A blood, 50% will have type AB blood, and 25% will have type B blood.
Following valve replacement surgery, the client is taught that if fever, increased heart rate, fatigue, malaise, anorexia, weight loss, headache, chills, and/or night sweats occur, the client needs to notify the health care provider, as this is as a
sign of: 1. Infective endocarditis. 2. Myocardial infarction. 3. Valve rejection. 4. Heart failure.