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maegan_martin

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Which of the following statements describing diarrhea associated with Cl. difficile is correct?
 
  A) Cl. difficile is not usually found in the normal bacteria flora of the bowel.
  B) The diagnosis of infection with Cl. difficile is usually made by flexible sigmoidoscopy, which confirms the pseudomembranous colitis diagnosis.
  C) The recommended treatment for diarrhea from Cl. difficile includes oral metronidazole for 7 to 10 days.
  D) The diarrhea from a Cl. difficile infection is usually bloody, in large amounts, and puts the client at risk for dehydration.

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing assessment data collected during a routine physical examination. Which finding should be investigated as a pathological process of the hematologic system?
 
  1. WBC: 9000
  2. Enlarged spleen
  3. Hemoglobin: 15.0
  4. Pulse rate 86 beats per minute


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

C

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale: White blood cell count of 9000 is within normal limits for an adult.


maegan_martin

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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