NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PATHOLOGY AND GENETICS
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Question
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Match description with the correct stage of decomposition:gases cause a bloated appearance of the decomposing body
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fresh
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bloat
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active decay
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advanced decay
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Decomposition is a natural process that occurs after death and happens in four stages: autolysis, bloat, active decay, and skeletonization. Each stage is characterized by specific changes in the body, including the release of gases and fluids, skin discoloration, and stiffness of muscles.
Detailed explanation-2: -Of these, with obvious mortal damage to the body, the textbook conclusive signs of death clear to a lay person are: algor mortis, rigor mortis, livor mortis, and putrefaction.
Detailed explanation-3: -Bloating. Green discoloration of abdomen. Marbling along blood vessels-a brown black discoloration in blood vessels caused by hydrogen sulfide gas. Blisters and skin slippage. Loss of hair and nails.
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