A 72-Year-Old Man Is Brought to the Emergency Department from a Skilled

question 161

Multiple Choice

A 72-year-old man is brought to the emergency department from a skilled nursing facility due to altered mental status, skin flushing, and a high fever.  His temperature is 38.9 C (102 F) , blood pressure is 80/40 mm Hg, pulse is 120/min, and respirations are 26/min.  If blood cultures are positive for Escherichia coli, which of the following is the most likely site of infection leading to bacteremia in this patient?

• A)Biliary tree
• B)Colon
• C)Lungs
• D)Oropharynx
• E)Skin
• F)Small intestine
• G)Urinary tract

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Definitions:

Nutrition Counselors

Professionals who provide guidance and advice on eating habits and nutrition to improve health.

Skill Development

The process of learning new skills or enhancing existing ones through practice and education.

Technical Skills

Abilities and knowledge needed to perform specific tasks, often related to computational and physical tasks or to operate machinery.

Active Listening

A communication technique that involves paying full attention, understanding, responding, and remembering what is being said.