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luvbio

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse instructs a patient that when conditions for bacterial growth are not favorable, the bacteria can lie dormant as:
 
  a. residue.
  b. capsules.
  c. spores.
  d. flagella.

Question 2

Before giving the patient a bath, the nurse must ensure that the temperature of the room should be no cooler than:
 
  a. 67 F.
  b. 68 F.
  c. 70 F.
  d. 75 F.


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Meganchabluk

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

C
Spore formation occurs when conditions are unfavorable, causing the bacteria to take a dormant form.

Answer to Question 2

B
The recommended room temperature is 68 to 74 F.


luvbio

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

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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