Gardeners understand that plants have specific ph requirements. most plants thrive in soil with a ph that is slightly acidic, neutral, or slightly basic. imagine your soil is very acidic, with a ph of 3.5. how can you raise the ph to an appropriate level so your garden plants will survive?

a. add fertilizer.

b. water frequently to wash away the acid.

c. add organic matter like peat moss or humus.

d. add a base like limestone or calcium carbonate.

Sally, age 3 months, has a moist, red, vesicular rash on her cheeks, the backs of her hands, and her arms. her mother said sally was constantly trying to scratch the rash and often has difficulty sleeping. her father has a family history of allergic rhinitis and asthma. discussion questions. 1. review atrophic dermatitis from chapter 3 and discuss the pathophysiology of sally’s symptoms. 2. why is the father’s medical history significant, and what can sally expect as she grows up? 3. discuss the need to limit scratching, and describe practical methods to achieve this.