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nramada

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The nurse is assessing a client who has been admitted to the emergency department with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The client reports eating undercooked meat recently. Which organism did the client most likely ingest? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Campylobacter
   2. Salmonella
   3. Shigella
   4. Norwalk Virus
   5. Giardia intestinalis

Question 2

What, besides diet, do the American Institute for Cancer Research nutrition and lifestyle guidelines recommend to reduce the risk of cancer?
 
  A) Manage weight.
  B) Eat less than 6 g of salt per day.
  C) Balance the number of calories consumed with the number of calories used daily.
  D) Choose 100 juice when drinking fruit or vegetable juices.



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Answer to Question 1

1, 2

Rationale: Campylobacter is most frequently found in raw and undercooked poultry meat, unpasteurized milk, and contaminated drinking water. Salmonella is most frequently found in undercooked eggs, meats, raw milk products, shrimp, coconut, chocolate, and yeast. Shigella is found in raw foods, salads, sandwiches, and contaminated water. Norwalk virus is found in raw foods and salads. Giardia intestinalis is found in contaminated water and undercooked foods.

Answer to Question 2

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The American Institute for Cancer Research recommends for individuals to be as lean as possible without becoming underweight.



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