A Physician Documents That a Patient Is Having Purulent Drainage

question 12

Multiple Choice

A physician documents that a patient is having purulent drainage from a wound.The nurse understands that this is most likely caused by:

• A) ringworm.
• B) viral infection.
• C) fungal infection.
• D) bacterial infection.

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Definitions:

Use It or Lose It

A principle suggesting that failing to use certain skills or abilities can lead to their deterioration over time.

Replacement Theory

A hypothesis or theory suggesting that one entity, idea, or system takes the place of another due to various factors such as evolution, innovation, or cultural shifts.

Cue-dependent Forgetting

A theory suggesting that forgetting occurs when the cues present at the time of encoding information are not present at the time of recall.

Autobiographical Memory

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