An Older Patient Is Diagnosed with Bacteremia and Asks What

question 8

Multiple Choice

An older patient is diagnosed with bacteremia and asks what caused the condition. What should be included in the nurse's response? Select all that apply.

• A) "The virus that causes chickenpox and shingles also causes bacteremia."
• B) "An infected wound can introduce bacteria into the bloodstream causing bacteremia."
• C) "Older patients are at risk of bacteremia caused by antibiotic use and superinfections."
• D) "Bacteremia can be caused by bacteria from a urinary tract infection entering the bloodstream."
• E) "Bacteremia, caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream, can be a complication of pneumonia."

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