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anshika

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on: Jun 27, 2018
What is the most common causative agent of bacterial endocarditis?
 
  a. Staphylococcus albus
  b. Streptococcus hemolyticus
  c. Staphylococcus albicans
  d. Streptococcus viridans

Question 2

What is the priority goal for the child with a chronic illness?
 
  a. To maintain the intactness of the family
  b. To eliminate all stressors
  c. To achieve complete wellness
  d. To obtain the highest level of wellness


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blfontai

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

D
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A S. albus is not a common causative agent.
B Streptococcus hemolyticus is not a common causative agent.
C S. albicans is not a common causative agent.
D S. viridans and S. aureus are the most common causative agents in bacterial
(infective) endocarditis.

Answer to Question 2

D
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A This is a goal for the family, not specifically the child.
B This is not a realistic goal because life will continue to present stressors.
C This is unrealistic because chronic illness by definition is a long-term condition
either without a cure or with residual limitations.
D To obtain the highest level of health and function possible is the priority goal of
nursing children with a chronic illness.


anshika

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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:D TYSM

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