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ericka1

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Which of the following statements regarding diphtheria is NOT true?
 
  a. It is a bacterial infection.
  b. It is characterized by a barking cough.
  c. It affects the upper respiratory system.
  d. It has a high mortality rate.

Question 2

Which of the following procedures provides the patient with intravenous (IV) nutrition?
 
  a. total parenteral nutrition
  b. esophageal atresia
  c. barium swallow
  d. gastric bypass


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katheyjon

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b
Explanation:
a. It is a bacterial infection: a true statement
b. It is characterized by a barking cough: correct
c. It affects the upper respiratory system: a true statement
d. It has a high mortality rate: a true statement

Answer to Question 2

a
Explanation:
a. total parenteral nutrition: correct
b. esophageal atresia: does not give patients IV nutrition
c. barium swallow: does not give patients IV nutrition
d. gastric bypass: does not give patients IV nutrition


ericka1

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

parshano

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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