A 7-Month-Old Male Presents with Failure to Thrive and Frequent

question 15

Multiple Choice

A 7-month-old male presents with failure to thrive and frequent, loose, and oily stools. Sweat testing reveals increased chloride. Which of the following would also accompany this disease?

• A) Autoantibodies that target the lungs and pancreas
• B) A thick mucus
• C) Enzymes that degrade surfactant in the alveoli
• D) A toxic amount of electrolytes from secretory glands

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Definitions:

Mechanical Débridement

A method of wound cleaning involving physical removal of dead tissue or foreign material.

Wet-to-dry Dressings

A type of wound care that involves applying a moist gauze to a wound and allowing it to dry before removal, aiding in debridement.

Pulsed Lavage

A medical procedure that uses a pulsed, pressurized stream of solution to clean wounds, aiding in the removal of debris and promoting healing.

Whirlpool

A water bath therapy equipment or a natural phenomenon creating a spinning current, used for therapeutic purposes or observed in natural bodies of water.