The nurse explains to a pregnant patient that the mother's prior exposure to illness and immunizations prompts the development of antibodies in the newborn in a process termed _______________________ immunity
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
active acquired
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What actions are required by the patient to protect the lungs when vomiting?
A) Closing of the glottis B) Deep respirations C) Production of extra saliva in the mouth D) Reduction in acid production in the stomach
A client hospitalized with an open reduction and internal fixation of a fractured femur reports right calf pain. The nurse notes that the right calf is 3.5 cm larger than the left calf with generalized posterior erythema
The right calf is tender to touch. Dorsalis pedis pulse is 3/4+ bilaterally. Which is the priority action by the nurse? A) Use a Doppler stethoscope to confirm pedal pulses. B) Notify the healthcare provider of the findings. C) Prepare to apply a cast to the right leg. D) Prepare to administer intravenous heparin.
Which statement made by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
A. "These exercises help prevent blood clots." B. "Once I am up and walking around, I won't need to do these as often." C. "Keeping my knees bent will prevent my arthritis from making me so stiff." D. "If I feel pain in my calf when I bend my ankles up and down, I should tell my nurse."
Both pleural effusion and lobar pneumonia are characterized by ______________ percussion
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word