Which of These Terms Is Applied to a Client Admitted

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of these terms is applied to a client admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of bacterial pneumonia?

• A)biological agent
• B)carrier
• C)compromised host
• D)susceptible host

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Definitions:

Oropharynx

The portion of the pharynx behind the oral cavity.

Lymphatic Tissue

A part of the body's immune system, consisting of a network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins and waste.

Microvilli

Structures found in the lining of the small intestine. They greatly increase the surface area of the small intestine so that it can absorb many nutrients.

Small Intestine

A long, coiled tube in the digestive system where most of the absorption of nutrients takes place.