All of the Following Factors Are Associated with an Unfavorable

question 2

Multiple Choice

All of the following factors are associated with an unfavorable outcome in bacteremia except:

• A)surface wound or abscess.
• B)polymicrobial bacteremia.
• C)presence of malignancy.
• D)acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

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Definitions:

Sensory Tracts

Pathways in the nervous system that transmit sensory information from the peripheral body parts to the brain.

Cerebral Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain, divided by the longitudinal fissure, each controlling the opposite side of the body and responsible for different cognitive and physical functions.

Thalamus

A part of the brain that acts as a relay center, conveying sensory information to the appropriate areas of the brain for processing.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.