Which information indicates the nurse has a good understanding of chronic inflammation?
1. Chronic inflammation causes persistent bacterial infection, with local pockets of pus.
2. Chronic inflammation causes differentiation of macrophages into epithelioid and giant cells.
3. Chronic inflammation is an autoimmune process that is uncontrolled and causes repeated tissue damage.
4. Chronic inflammation is a large number of neutrophils in an area of active inflammation that has not yet healed.
Answer: 2. Chronic inflammation causes differentiation of macrophages into epithelioid and giant cells.
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A) "The pill has no effect on pregnancy." B) "The pill will cause miscarriage." C) "This is a personal choice for each woman." D) "The pill can be harmful to the fetus and should be discontinued."
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1. "You had a terrible loss. Feeling tired and alone must be very difficult for you." 2. "I would like to hear more about how you are feeling now." 3. "Try to get plenty of rest. Most people who suffer losses like yours need more sleep than usual to cope effectively." 4. "You seem sad. Can I sit with you for a while?"
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A) Trachea B) Pharynx C) Paranasal sinuses D) Larynx
The student nurse is preparing to assess the client while the more experienced nurse assists. Prior to the physical assessment, the client indicates that he has been experiencing severe left lower quadrant pain
Which of the following statements by the student nurse indicates that the student nurse requires further education prior to performing this part of the assessment? 1. "I'm going to start by percussing and palpating the client's left lower quadrant first.". 2. "I will start the abdominal assessment by inspecting the client's abdomen.". 3. "I'm going to auscultate the abdomen prior to percussing the abdomen.". 4. "I need to ask the client about the characteristics of his pain.".