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mp14 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client has a suspected infection by a particular microorganism in question that cannot be cultured. Which of the following processes listed below is most likely to result in an accurate diagnosis for the client?

A)
Observe directly for the presence or absence of specific antigens in the client's blood serum sample.
B)
Introduce cultured, marked antibodies to the client, and observe for a reaction with antigens in the client.
C)
Observe for a cytopathic effect on biopsy tissue samples from the client's mucosa.
D)
Release purified antigens into the client's circulation to observe whether the client has produced the relevant antibodies.

Question 2

The nurse knows which of the following trends is associated with some of the common changes in lab values relative to prolonged bed rest?

A)
Fluctuations in the level of parathyroid hormone (PTH)
B)
Hypercalcemia due to calcium coalescence in renal calculi
C)
Hypophosphatemia due to bone decalcification
D)
Increased insulin levels due to reduced energy demand

briezy · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans:
B

Feedback:

The process described is direct antigen detection, which can indirectly implicate a microorganism that is unable to be cultured. Answer D describes the same process in reverse, while answers A and C do not describe existing diagnostic processes.

Answer to Question 2

Ans:
B

Feedback:

Muscle atrophy, protein breakdown, and decalcification of bone produce hypercalcemia and hyperphosphatemia in clients on bed rest. PTH tends to increase and insulin tends to decrease.