A Patient Is Exposed a Second Time to an Antigen

question 54

Multiple Choice

A patient is exposed a second time to an antigen and subsequently seeks medical attention with sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, fever, chills, malaise, and a cough that may be productive of purulent sputum. Which of the following is the most likely source of for the antigen?

• A)bed
• B)foundry
• C)hay field
• D)mine

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Definitions:

Grief

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Dual-process Model

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Stressors

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Loss-oriented

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