You are called to treat a homeless person who complains of an inability to walk due to sores and numbness of his feet. The EMR tells you that the patient is well oriented with good pulses and respiration but that his feet are edematous with open sores and broken-down skin. This finding is the typical result of which condition?
A) Malnutrition
B) Hypothermia
C) Frostbite
D) Immersion foot
D) Immersion foot
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The most effective means of preventing the spread of disease is
A. effective handwashing B. up-to-date immunizations C. wearing gloves with all patients D. wearing a mask with all patients
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Which type of tissues specialize to provide specific secretions for the body?
A) epithelial B) connective C) nerve D) muscle
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