Author Question: The nurse explains that resident flora: 1. Are harmless microorganisms. 2. Cause disease. 3. ... (Read 79 times)

j.rubin · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse explains that resident flora:

1. Are harmless microorganisms.
2. Cause disease.
3. Are pathogenic.
4. Might be parasites.

Question 2

The nurse reviews the client's laboratory results and finds lowered levels of IgG, IgA, and IgM. The nurse anticipates a diagnosis of:

1. Bacterial infection.
2. Viral infection.
3. Cancer.
4. HIV/AIDS.

sylvia · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Normal flora is harmless.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: When IgG, IgA, and IgM fall, it is an indicator of cancer. Higher levels of IgG are found during an infection. Specific antibody testing is required to diagnose HIV/AIDS.