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A patient is diagnosed with a bacterial infection. The physician orders a Gram stain to help identify the causative agent. After performing a Gram stain, the nurse observes rod-shaped, purple-stained bacteria under the microscope. This indicates the bacteria are:
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A nurse is educating a patient about preventing the spread of the common cold, which is caused by a virus. Viruses are unique microorganisms because they:
