The toxins responsible for botulism are proteins that inhibit the release of acetylcholine, which in turn can cause muscle paralysis. In extreme cases the paralysis can involve the respiratory muscles, and people can die of respiratory failure. This mechanisms of action indicates that the toxins are:.

Match these items. 1. the ability to evaluate information to judge whether it is true or not consequence 2. the result of a decision made or an action taken discernment

You should never drive a car if you are a. taking cold medication b. suffering from the flu c. drinking alcohol d. all the above

A75-year-old client was admitted to the hospital after having sustained a fall at home. she is diagnosed with a right hip fracture and is scheduled for surgery in the morning. at 2: 30 am she awakens from sleep with confusion about where she is. she insists that her daughter is in the other room and wants to see her. you attempt to reorient her to the surroundings with little success. she continues to insist that her daughter is in the next room. in reviewing the client’s record, what data would be considered a source of her confusion?