Answer :

The infection from an exogenous source will be recognized by the nurse as having come from "sources in the external environment, such as water, food, soil, or air". Thus, the correct answer is D.

Exogenous infections come from external sources such as the food, soil water, air, and so on. Endogenous infections, like opportunistic infections, are obtained through the host's own microorganisms. In addition to other people, such as from mother to child during pregnancy (congenital illnesses), inanimate objects, animals, biting arthropods, and inanimate objects, the source of the infectious agent might also be another human. Infections are not brought on by vitamins or inherited characteristics.

This question should be provided with answer choices, which are:

  • (A) The host's own microbial flora, as would be the case in an opportunistic infection.
  • (B) An inherited trait from the maternal side of the family.
  • (C) The host ingesting excessive multivitamins.
  • (D) Sources in the external environment, such as the water, food, soil, or air.

The correct answer is D.

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