Please Read the Clinical Scenario, and Then Answer the Question

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Multiple Choice

Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the question that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
The hospital infectious disease team is involved with the study of a healthcare-associated infection that has spread to 10% of inpatients. The infected patients are exhibiting symptoms of severe abdominal cramping, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. As the infectious disease RN, you provide education to staff regarding the pattern of bacterial growth and infection control.
-During which stages of bacterial growth is an infected patient most at risk of spreading the organism to others?

• A)lag phase and exponential growth phase
• B)exponential growth phase and stationary growth phase
• C)stationary growth phase and death phase
• D)exponential growth phase,stationary growth phase,and death phase

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Definitions:

Maladaptive Thoughts

Negative thinking patterns that are counterproductive or harmful to an individual's mental health or well-being.

Cognitive Therapy Techniques

Strategies used in psychotherapy to change negative patterns of thinking to improve mood and behavior.

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Aversive Conditioning

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