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ericka1

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A nurse has informed you that two days ago you transported a diabetic patient whose ulceration on his foot tested positive for methacillin/oxacillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Given this information, you would:
 
  A) have your blood glucose level tested.
  B) request an antibiotic from the ED physician.
  C) have blood drawn to determine presence or absence of MRSA.
  D) No further action is needed at this time.

Question 2

_______________ are proteins produced by white blood cells; they regulate immune responses by binding with and affecting the function of the cells that produce them.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



guyanai

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

Cytokines



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