Since AIDS Was Identified in the Early 1980s, Approximately _________________

question 21

Multiple Choice

Since AIDS was identified in the early 1980s, approximately _________________ people have died from having contracted the virus.

• A) 25 million
• B) 250 thousand
• C) 2.5 million
• D) 100 million
• E) 100 thousand

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Definitions:

Purulent Drainage

A type of thick, often yellowish fluid that is produced at the site of an infection, indicating the presence of pus.

Pressure Ulcer

A localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue, typically over a bony area, as a result of pressure or pressure in combination with shear and/or friction.

Dressing

A sterile pad or compress applied to a wound to promote healing and protect the area from further harm.

Analgesic Medications

Drugs designed to relieve pain without causing the loss of consciousness.