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joesmith1212

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on: Jul 11, 2018
What should the nurse explain as the cause for shingles in an older patient?
 
  1. Erysipelas
  2. Bacteremia
  3. HIV/AIDS
  4. Herpes zoster

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Dementia with Lewy bodies
 
  A) is the same as Alzheimer's disease.
  B) may be confused with states of delirium.
  C) is diagnosed by the presence of Lewy bodies on the CT scan of the brain.
  D) has abrupt onset with vascular changes visible on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).


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lorealeza77

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

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Rationale: Erysipelas is a superficial cellulitis caused by group A streptococcus.

Answer to Question 2

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joesmith1212

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

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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