A patient has been admitted to a medical unit with respiratory symptoms that are characteristic of tuberculosis. When transporting the patient to radiology for a chest x-ray, the nurse has applied a mask that covers the patient's nose and mouth.
This action addresses which component of the chain of infection?
A) Causative organism
B) Mode of exit
C) Portal of entry
D) Susceptible host
Question 2
A patient with trichomoniasis comes to the walk-in clinic. In developing a care plan for this patient, the nurse would know to include what as an important aspect of treating this patient?
A) Both partners are treated with metronidazole (Flagyl).
B) Constipation and menstrual difficulties may occur.
C) The patient should perform Kegel exercises 30 to 80 times daily.
D) Care will involve hormonal therapy to control the pain.
The liver in this photograph was from a deceased patient with an advanced state of cirrhosis.
A hearing-impaired patient using an interpreter.
Development of Behavioral Symptoms of ASD
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A functional renal unit.