The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an infection. The nurse knows that the body has specific cells to entrap invading organisms. Which of the following cells is not a phagocytic cell?

1. Dendritic cells
2. Eosinophils
3. Macrophages
4. Neutrophils


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The function of the eosinophils is to release toxic granules that can kill parasites and other microorganisms. Dendritic cells, macrophages, and neutrophils all have phagocytic properties.

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Which indicates the aspect similar between the different methods of quality management? Each method:

1. Uses all staff in the organization. 2. Does not blame. 3. Provides clinical information 4. Focuses on cost containment.

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The nurse is caring for a 22-year-old woman who has come in for a routine examination. The patient asks about how often she should perform breast self-examinations and get a mammogram. The nurse should inform the patient of which of the following?

a. Monthly breast self-examinations are optional for women in their twenties and thirties. b. Women less than 40 need a clinical breast exam by a health care provider yearly. c. Asymptomatic women need mammograms yearly until age 40. d. Women greater than age 40 need mammograms every 6 months.

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During a 4-month-old's well child checkup, the nurse discusses introduction of solid foods into the infant's diet and concerns for foods commonly associated with food allergies

Therefore, the parents are instructed to delay until after 1 year of age introduction of: 1. Strawberries, eggs, and wheat. 2. Honey, tomatoes, and spinach. 3. Carrots, beets, and spinach. 4. Squash, pork, and tomatoes.

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From whom do the majority of the elderly obtain assistance when needed?

A. Assisted-living arrangements B. Extended care facilities C. Family, friends, and neighbors D. Nursing homes or long-term care centers

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