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CBme

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A patient is admitted to the unit and the nurse assesses whether he or she is at increased risk for infection when what factors are determined? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Malnutrition
  B) Hypertension
  C) Suppression of immune system
  D) Advanced age
  E) Decreased amylase levels

Question 2

A patient presents at the clinic with complaints of weight loss despite an increased appetite. The nurse assesses this patient for what?
 
  A) Chronic thyroiditis
  B) Hypercalcemia
  C) Hypothyroidism
  D) Hyperthyroidism


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jjorrostieta

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A, C, D
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Factors that suppress the host defense mechanisms include malnutrition, suppression of immune system, and advanced age. Hypertension does not predispose a person to infection neither does a decreased amylase level.

Answer to Question 2

D
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Hyperthyroidism is manifested by increased metabolism and energy usage. It is not manifested by chronic thyroiditis, hyperglycemia, or hypothyroidism.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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