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folubunmi

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The family members of a geriatric patient are angered that she has been colonized with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus during her stay in the hospital.
 
  The nurse should explain what characteristic of colonization to the members of the family? A) The bacteria are present but are not causing infection.
  B) The bacteria are causing an infection, but the infection is not spreading.
  C) The bacteria are causing tissue injury at the site of colonization.
  D) The bacteria are spreading within a clearly defined body region.

Question 2

A patient is receiving oxytocin (Pitocin). Which of the following is a maternal adverse effect of Pitocin?
 
  A) Hypotension
  B) Hypertension
  C) Edema
  D) Inverted T wave



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Answer to Question 1

A
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Colonization is the presence and growth of microorganisms. The microorganisms do not necessarily cause tissue injury or elicit an immune response in the human body.

Answer to Question 2

B




folubunmi

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


xoxo123

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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