You are a RN at an elementary school and notice a second gra…

You are a RN at an elementary school and notice a second grade female scratching and pulling at her pants. The student complains that her buttocks itch. Upon further assessment, the patient reports that the itching worsened in the morning hours. Since another child in the student’s class was recently diagnosed with Enterobius vermicularis, or pinworm infection, you contact the girl’s mother and recommends follow up with her pediatrician.

A 59-year-old female has been diagnosed with Escherichia col…

A 59-year-old female has been diagnosed with Escherichia coli infection following the consumption of contaminated meat. The patient is exhibiting a high fever, severe abdominal cramping, and diarrhea. As the patients RN, you provide supportive care and fluid resuscitation as ordered. You and medical team members provide education to the patient and her family regarding the genetics of the E. coli bacterium.

After staining, the specimen is inspected. The laboratory te…

After staining, the specimen is inspected. The laboratory technician identifies single-celled organisms that possess a nucleus, and many of them are undergoing the process of budding. Based on this finding, it is most likely that the patient is suffering from an infection caused by a ______.