Microorganisms grow when the number of them at an individual site increases. A nurse in a local healthcare facility is caring for a client with a bacterial infection
Which is an environment factor related to the growth of microorganism that the nurse should be aware of when caring for a client infected by a microorganism? A) Lack of oxygen because most microorganisms do not require oxygen for growth
B) A key ingredient in microbial growth is the presence of inorganic nutrients
C) Microorganisms require water or moisture to grow
D) Generally, microorganisms survive in acidic environments
C
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All microorganisms require water or moisture to grow. Most microorganisms require oxygen for growth. A key ingredient for microbial growth is the presence of organic nutrients. Generally, microorganisms survive only in environments with a pH that is neither too acidic nor too alkaline.
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__________ provides independent living for seniors or disabled adults who need minimal to no assistance
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a. Any pain assessment tool can be used to assess pain in children. b. Children as young as 1 year old use words to express pain. c. The child's behavioral, physiologic, and verbal responses are valuable when assessing pain. d. Pain assessment tools are minimally effective for communicating about pain.
On the basis of the changing demographics of the United States, which of the following services are likely to consume an increasing percentage of the national expenditures for health care?
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