An RN is in a long-term care facility is caring for a 79-year-old female. The patient has been a resident on in the facility for the past 5 years. She has been complaining of pain, burning, and tingling on her left side. Upon further assessment, the RN observes fluid-filled blisters wrapping around the left side of her torso in a concentrated strip. The facility physician diagnoses her with shingles and orders the appropriate isolation.
-Viruses contain the necessary tools to invade and control a host cell.These tools may consist of a ________.

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An RN is in a long-term care facility is caring for a 79-year-old female. The patient has been a resident on in the facility for the past 5 years. She has been complaining of pain, burning, and tingling on her left side. Upon further assessment, the RN observes fluid-filled blisters wrapping around the left side of her torso in a concentrated strip. The facility physician diagnoses her with shingles and orders the appropriate isolation.
-Viruses contain the necessary tools to invade and control a host cell.These tools may consist of a ________.

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Viruses typically consist of a capsid (protein shell) or envelope, which surrounds and protects the genetic material (nucleic acid) of DNA or RNA. They also contain enzymes necessary for viral replication and maturation. The nucleus is a component of host cells, not viruses, and not all viruses contain RNA as their genetic material.

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