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viki

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on: Jun 25, 2018
How does the body benefit from the normal acidic pH of the vaginal vault?
 
  a. Supported vaginal muscle tone
  b. Vaginal lubrication
  c. A hostile environment to sperm
  d. Protection against infection

Question 2

The nurse is caring for several patients and determines which patient to be most at risk for developing an infection related to a decreased anti-inflammatory response?
 
  a. A patient who has been experiencing high levels of stress for the last 3 months.
  b. A patient with a glycosylated Hgb level of 6.7.
  c. A patient with osteoarthritis who was re-cently diagnosed.
  d. A patient who is scheduled for laparos-copic cholecystectomy in 2 weeks related to gallstones.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The acidic pH of the vagina, provided by lactic acid, is a defense against infection. The low pH is a hostile environment for pathogens. Muscle tone in the vagina is not affected by the pH level. The vagina is not a hostile environment to the sperm.

Answer to Question 2

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The presence of increased levels of cortisol resulting from ongoing stress inhibits the an-ti-inflammatory response, thus making this patient most susceptible to developing an infection. A glycosylated Hgb level of 6.7 is normal; osteoarthritis and gallstones would not significantly increase a patient's likelihood of developing an infection.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
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