A patient presents with a high fever and pain in his feet when walking.  You're about to start a full body check up when you are distracted by a foul odor emanating from the patient's right foot.  Upon closer inspection you notice his toes are a dark brown, almost black color, surrounded with a discolored pus.  When you ask the patient about his feet, he tells you they've been like that for a while, but he only noticed it when a snapping and popping sound came from his toes.  What does the patient have? 2.A 33 year old female presents with fever, chills, and clammy skin.  A sputum test shows a bright red colored sputum and the presence of a Gram negative, nitrogen fixing rod.  Given this information, what is the organism causing the woman's pneumonia?

A nurse is caring for a client with HIV. The client reports having thick white clumps along her tongue and throat. The nurse knows that this condition puts the client at risk ? Explanation

The inflammatory lesion that is described as a raised collection of pus is ___. A classic example is an acne pimple.

Patient Profile: Steven, a 27-year-old male, returned home from a 4-day camping trip. Two days later he developed a fever, headache, along with vomiting and diarrhea. Over the following two days, he developed a rash along with crusty, red eyes. At the local ER, a tick bite was discovered and Steven was diagnosed with Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Using the information provided in the textbook, answer the following questions about this patient. 1. What classification of an antibiotic would be most appropriate for Steven? 2. List ONE most commonly used generic drug that is of the type of antibiotic you selected. 3. Are there any special warning/precautions for this drug? 4. Is this drug safe for children and pregnant women? Why or why not? 5. Does this drug lose effectiveness after its expiration date? Click the 'next' icon to submit the assignment. Previous Next 8:23 PM 3/7/2022 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 0Insert F12 PrtSc AA NumLK % & 7 * 8 ( 9 5 %24

Match the term with the correct definition or description. sequelae rhinorrheal empyema Elek Test [Choose ] Choose] screening test for antibodies Streptococcus pyogenes hemolysin screening test for Bacillus anthracis toxin pathologic complication from a previous infection screening test for antibodies to Cornybacterium diphtheriae screening test for Cornybacterium diphtheriae toxin. underlying condition infiltration of white blood cells in lungs clear mucous discharge from eyes presence of red blood cells in the lungs screening test for antibodies to M. tuberculosis clear mucous discharge from nose (runny nose) Mantoux Skin Test [Choose ]

You are working the night shift on a medical-surgical unit. You assignment includes a 19 year old woman admitted early this morning. She has sustained burns over 30% of her body surface area, with partial-thickness burns on her legs and back. Briefly discuss these: What nutritional requirements are necessary for the client’s burns to heal? What measures are taken with the client to prevent infection?

Answer by listing only the name of the disease.  Some questions will require the name of the organism A 38 year old woman presents with a persistent fever and cramps that she says she's had for the last week days.  Upon further evaluation, she tells you she's had bloody stool with mucus for the last few days. A colon biopsy shows destruction of colon cells, leaving areas of destruction and inflammation.   You recommend the constant replenishing of fluids, as this is how death with this condition usually occurs.   2.A 40 year old patient presents with a low fever, tiredness and a persistent cough that the patient has had for a while now.  You order a sputum test, which shows the presence of green, bloody sputum.  A chest X-ray shows the presence of a large baseball sized mass in the lower left lung, which prompts the staff treating him to wear masks in his presence.  You start the patient on treatment immediately, but warn him he might be on this medication for a long…

Mrs. Jones is a 70-year-old woman you are admitting to the skilled nursing facility after a total hip replacement. When you obtain her past medical history, she reports a problem with a chronic rash under her breasts and in her supragluteal fold. She has tried a number of topical antifungal treatments without success. She has never seen a dermatologist. While she finds the rash a nuisance and experiences an occasional increase in itchiness, it is something she can live with. Her primary care provider diagnosed the rash as Candida and encouraged her to keep the area clean and dry and to use antifungals. Recently, her 42-year-old daughter was diagnosed with psoriasis and asked about a family history of the disease. Mrs. Jones was unaware of anyone in her or her husband’s family with that diagnosis. On physical examination, you note a shiny, erythematous lesion with symmetrical distribution under both breasts. It is well demarcated without drainage and without the presence of any…

do some research on a particular micronutrient (vitamin OR mineral) and discuss its role in the body in relation to infection.  You can focus on a specific pathogen or infectious disease, if necessary.  In your discussion, I also want you to discuss whether the micronutrient you chose affects race and gender infection rates and outcomes (i.e. does deficiency in the micronutrient lead to worse infection rates or outcomes for different races and gender).   Vitamins: A, C, D, B2, B12, E, B6, and folate (B9)   Minerals: iron, zinc. copper

Fill in the blank: Treponema pallidum, the causative agent of syphilis is ____________ in shape