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bcretired

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A client at a healthcare facility has been diagnosed with a nosocomial infection, caused
  as a result of an exogenous microorganism. Which should the nurse consider to be
  responsible for the client's condition?
 
  A) Clostridium perfringens
  B) Aspergillus
  C) Escherichia coli
  D) Neisseria species

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client with aplastic anemia with a blood test report indicating a decrease in the RBCs, WBCs, and platelet count. Which of the following terms is used to describe the condition?
 
  A) Pancytopenia
  B) Leukopenia
  C) Thrombocytopenia
  D) Granulocytopenia


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pami445

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A
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The term 'pancytopenia' is used to describe the condition. Leukopenia is a decrease in leukocytes, or WBCs. Thrombocytopenia is a decrease in platelets, which are also called thrombocytes. Granulocytopenia is caused by a decrease in the number of neutrophils.


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Wow, this really help

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