A Nurse Is Completing a Disease Investigation

question 20

Multiple Choice

A nurse is completing a disease investigation.Based on the clinical symptoms presented,it is assumed that the individual has measles.However,there has been no laboratory evidence documenting that this individual has the disease.What type of case is the nurse investigating?

• A) A suspected case
• B) A confirmed case
• C) A prolonged case
• D) An identified case

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Definitions:

Stratum Granulosum

A layer of the epidermis found between the stratum lucidum and stratum spinosum, characterized by granular cells that contribute to skin waterproofing.

Stratum Corneum

The outermost layer of the epidermis, consisting of dead and flattened keratinocytes that act as a barrier to infection and water loss.

Stratum Spinosum

A layer of the epidermis found above the basal layer, characterized by its spiny appearance due to desmosomal connections between cells.

Stratum Basale

The deepest layer of the five layers of the epidermis, responsible for the generation of new skin cells.