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Discuss Three Factors That Are Contributing to the Development of Multidrug-Resistant

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Discuss three factors that are contributing to the development of multidrug-resistant organisms and what you can do to slow the growth of resistant organisms.


Definitions:

Body Fluids Osmolality

A measure of the solute concentration in body fluids, important for maintaining proper osmotic balance across cell membranes.

Buffering

The process by which pH is regulated and maintained within living organisms, preventing harmful shifts in acidity or alkalinity.

Ammonia

A compound of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH3) that is a colorless gas with a pungent smell, used widely in industry and produced naturally in the body as a byproduct of amino acid metabolism.

Bicarbonate Ions

A negatively charged ion that acts as a significant component of the bicarbonate buffer system, helping to maintain pH balance in blood and other bodily fluids.

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