When a Patient Is Determined to Have an Infection, the Physician's

question 48

Multiple Choice

When a patient is determined to have an infection, the physician's next step is to ________.

• A) prescribe an antibiotic
• B) collect a patient specimen and send to the lab for culture
• C) quarantine the patient
• D) apply an antiseptic

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of many bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, temperature, and the release of hormones from the pituitary gland.

Overeating

The consumption of more calories than the body needs for energy, often leading to weight gain and other health issues.

Undereating

Consuming fewer calories than the body needs to maintain a healthy functioning, which can lead to nutritional deficiencies and health issues.

Pima Indians

A Native American group living in what is now Arizona and Mexico, often studied in medical and nutritional research due to their high prevalence of type 2 diabetes.