The nurse is caring for a client with a new incision and is experiencing some inflammation. What is the ultimate purpose of the inflammatory process in preparation for healing?

Provide a feedback mechanism for pain identification

Increase fatty deposits in the affected tissue

Localize, destroy, and remove injurious agents

Release antigens into the general circulation

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A.   While pain is a common symptom associated with inflammation, providing a feedback mechanism for pain identification is not the ultimate purpose of the inflammatory process.
B.   The inflammatory process is not primarily aimed at increasing fatty deposits in affected tissue.
C.   The ultimate purpose of the inflammatory process is to localize, destroy, and remove injurious agents such as pathogens and damaged cells, thereby preparing the wound for healing.
D.   Releasing antigens into the general circulation is not the primary purpose of the inflammatory process.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Whole wheat pasta is not typically high in purines.

B. Broccoli is a vegetable and generally not high in purines.

C. Shellfish, such as shrimp, crab, and lobster, are high in purines and should be avoided by individuals with gout.
D. Cranberries are fruits and are generally low in purines.

A. Sharing a cell phone B. Not wearing a mask C. Sharing eating utensils D. Sharing the O2 saturation equipment between clients E. Touching others skin without washing hands F. Opening doors using your foot when possible G. Turning off the water faucet with paper towel

Correct Answer is ["A","C","D","E"]

Explanation

A. Sharing personal items like a cell phone can transmit infectious agents through contact.
B. Not wearing a mask primarily affects the transmission of airborne or droplet infections, not those transmitted by contact.
C. Sharing eating utensils can transfer infectious agents through contact with saliva or oral secretions.
D. Sharing equipment like O2 saturation equipment without proper disinfection between uses can transmit infections through contact.
E. Touching others' skin without washing hands can transfer infectious agents through direct contact.
F. Opening doors using your foot does not directly affect the transmission of infections through contact.
G. Turning off the water faucet with a paper towel primarily reduces the risk of contact with germs on the faucet itself, not the transmission of infections through contact.

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