Each tissue in the body has specific characteristics. The ...

[natalie2426]

Each tissue in the body has specific characteristics. The characteristics of connective tissue include: Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Presence of protein fibers
  2. Specialized connective tissue cells
  3. Nonliving extracellular matrix
  4. Contain dendrites
  5. Transitional cells

Question 2

The nurse admits a child with a diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever to the acute care pediatric unit. When collecting admission data, the nurse questions the child for a recent history of which of the following?
 
  1. Mild-to-severe sore throat
  2. Shortness of breath
  3. Normal temperature
  4. Edematous painful joints

[mathjasmine]

Answer to Question 1

1,2,3
Rationale: All connective tissue contains protein fiber, either collagen, elastic, or reticular.

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale: Rheumatic fever often results from untreated strep throat, so the nurse would question about a recent sore throat and low-grade fever.