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MGLQZ

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Which are infectious diseases? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Measles
  b. Pneumonia
  c. Hay fever
  d. Tuberculosis
  e. Osteoarthritis
  f.
  Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

Question 2

When assessing a patient, the nurse notes that the patient is unable to lie flat to breathe. When the nurse assists the patient into a sitting position, the patient is able to breathe more easily.
 
  What should the nurse document that the patient is experiencing?
  a.
  Dyspnea
  b.
  Cyanosis
  c.
  Jaundice
  d.
  Orthopnea


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jesse.fleming

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

ANS: A, B, D, F
Infectious diseases result from the invasion of microorganisms into the body. Examples of infectious diseases include acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), tuberculosis, measles, and pneumonia. Hay fever is a manifestation of an allergic reaction, and osteoarthritis is an example of a degenerative disease.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Orthopnea is an abnormal condition in which a person must sit or stand to breathe deeply or comfortably. It occurs in many disorders of the respiratory and cardiac systems.


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Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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