While caring for a client with a skin disorder, the nurse finds wheals on the skin, as well as swelling of the eyes, face, lips and the mucous membranes of the client. Which could be the reason for this disorder in the client?
1. Inflammation of the sebaceous glands
2. Release of histamine from mast cells
3. Delayed hypersensitivity reaction to metals
4. Increased levels of immunoglobulin IgE levels
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The medical term for the end region of a long bone is
a. diaphysis. b. epiphysis. c. periosteum. d. bursa.
Which of the following best describes alcohol tolerance?
A. needing less alcohol to become intoxicated B. experiencing greater effects after repeatedly consuming the same amount of alcohol C. becoming impaired at lower blood alcohol concentrations D. being able to function better than a casual user after drinking
The root in the term glioma means:
A) sticky. B) glue. C) glide. D) none of the above.
Iron-deficiency anemia refers to depletion of iron stores and reduced ________________________ concentration
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word