This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The clinic nurse offers suggestions to a patient who is planning a trip to Mexico that will help ... (Read 33 times)

wrbasek0

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 560
on: Jun 25, 2018
The clinic nurse offers suggestions to a patient who is planning a trip to Mexico that will help prevent a protozoan infection. Which suggestion is most helpful?
 
  a. Ask the doctor for a prophylactic pre-scription for an antiviral drug.
  b. Broad-spectrum antibiotics will be most helpful if you contract a protozoan infec-tion.
  c. Be sure to practice good hand hygiene while on your vacation.
  d. It would be best if you drank bottled wa-ter while on your trip.

Question 2

Which condition(s) that can cause acquired immune deficiency? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Chemotherapy
  b. Viral infections
  c. Smoking
  d. Malnutrition
  e. Bacterial infections


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

ErinKing

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 362
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Protozoa frequently live in the water and soil and cause infection by ingestion of the parasite. Water in many foreign countries contains protozoa, so drinking bottled water is the best sugges-tion.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, D
Bacterial infections do not cause immune deficiency.


wrbasek0

  • Member
  • Posts: 560
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

elyse44

  • Member
  • Posts: 319
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In 1885, the Lloyd Manufacturing Company of Albany, New York, promoted and sold "Cocaine Toothache Drops" at 15 cents per bottle! In 1914, the Harrison Narcotic Act brought the sale and distribution of this drug under federal control.

Did you know?

It is difficult to obtain enough calcium without consuming milk or other dairy foods.

Did you know?

Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection that has been fatal in at least 29% of cases, and in as many as 83% of cases, depending on the patient's health prior to infection. It has occurred often after natural disasters such as tornados, and early treatment is essential.

Did you know?

Serum cholesterol testing in adults is recommended every 1 to 5 years. People with diabetes and a family history of high cholesterol should be tested even more frequently.

Did you know?

The highest suicide rate in the United States is among people ages 65 years and older. Almost 15% of people in this age group commit suicide every year.

Schematic of an automated external defibrillator (AED) attached to a patient. Schematic of an automated external defibrillator (AED) attached to a patient.
Closed urinary drainage system. Urine being measured after it leaves patient’s body via catheter. Closed urinary drainage system. Urine being measured after it leaves patient’s body via catheter.
The patient's signature on the informed consent form indicates that the patient understands the The patient's signature on the informed consent form indicates that the patient understands the
A patient with exophthalmos. A patient with exophthalmos.
The medical assistant will provide patient education regarding the daily use of diabetic glucose ... The medical assistant will provide patient education regarding the daily use of diabetic glucose ...
A patient’s cognitive ability depends on his or her psychologic status, which is influenced by ... A patient’s cognitive ability depends on his or her psychologic status, which is influenced by ...
Video: Muscle Fatigue and Recovery

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library