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tiara099 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

What assessment findings would raise the nurse's level of suspicion that the patient may be infected with cestodes? (Select all that apply.)

A) Abdominal discomfort and distention
B) Weight loss without dieting
C) Pneumonia
D) Heart failure
E) Encephalitis

Question 2

A patient is complaining of an inability to breathe nasally because of severe rhinitis. The nurse is aware that the nose plays what important role in breathing that is disrupted when the nasal passages are blocked?

A) It decreases the number of pathogens inhaled.
B) Inspired air is warmed and humidified.
C) Carbon dioxide will not be inhaled.
D) It simulates surfactant release from the alveoli.

owenfalvey · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B
Feedback:
Cestodes enter the body as larvae that are found in undercooked meat or fish; they sometimes form worms that are several yards long, people with a tapeworm may experience some abdominal discomfort and distention, as well as weight loss, because the worm eats ingested nutrients. Trichinosis can result in fatal pneumonia, heart failure, and encephalitis if not treated early, but these symptoms would not be expected with cestode infection.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Air usually moves into the body through the nose and into the nasal cavity. The nasal hairs catch and filter foreign substances that may be present in the inhaled air. The air is warmed and humidified as it passes by blood vessels close to the surface of the epithelial lining in the nasal cavity. The epithelial lining contains goblet cells that produce mucus. This mucus traps dust, microorganisms, pollen, and any other foreign substances. The epithelial cells of the lining also contain ciliamicroscopic, hair-like projections of the cell membranewhich are constantly moving and directing the mucus and any trapped substances down toward the throat (Figure 53.2). The action of the goblet cells and cilia is commonly called the mucociliary escalator. It does not affect carbon dioxide or pathogen inhalation and does not stimulate surfactant release.