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olgavictoria

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Residents in the long-term care facility are more susceptible to infection because
 A) the immune system is less effective in the elderly individual.
  B) microorganisms and pathogens flourish in the long-term care facility.
  C) infection control standards are less rigid than in the acute care environment.
  D) most elderly individuals have poor infection control habits.

Question 2

The physician has diagnosed a patient as dehydrated. Dehydration is a type of
 A) obstruction.
  B) hypersensitivity reaction.
  C) trauma.
  D) metabolic imbalance.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D



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