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danielfitts88

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Tuberculosis (TB) is treated with multiple drugs to which organisms are susceptible. How many drugs are usually preferred to increase the therapeutic effectiveness?
 
  a. One
  b. Two
  c. Three
  d. Four

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A 72-year-old client who is diligent in maintaining good health has told the nurse of the plan to begin a 2-day cleansing fast. What teaching point should the nurse prioritize?
 
  A) Fasting has a significant cleansing effect, but is unlikely to influence your immune system..
  B) Fasting has a lot of benefits, but it's best to get an assessment from your doctor before you begin..
  C) This is a great idea; just make sure that you reintroduce food and fluids very slowly once you're finished..
  D) It's okay to skip up to two meals, but anything beyond that is usually not recommended for older adults..


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helenmarkerine

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
At least four drugs, in combination, are used to prevent the emergence of organisms resistant to the others, thus increasing the therapeutic effectiveness.

Answer to Question 2

B
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Pending a physician's assessment, fasting can benefit the immune function of older adults in addition to having numerous other benefits. Fluids should not be withheld during a fast.


danielfitts88

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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