A client informs the nurse that he is having a difficult time coping with seasonal allergies and have taken some over-the-counter medications to assist with control of symptoms
What results would indicate to the nurse that the client does have allergies? A) Elevated eosinophils
B) Elevated basophils
C) Elevated monocytes
D) Elevated neutrophils
A
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Eosinophils phagocytize foreign material. Their numbers increase in allergies, some dermatologic disorders, and parasitic infections. Basophils are also capable of phagocytosis; they are active in allergic contact dermatitis and some delayed hypersensitivity reactions. Monocytes engulf microbial invaders and display the antigenic surface to T lymphocytes. Neutrophils are a major component of the inflammatory response and defense against bacterial infection.
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The child has been diagnosed with attention deficit disorder. The child's physician feels that the child may have been exposed to lead
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a. Determine whether an intervention is correct and appropriate for the given situation. b. Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions. c. Establish goals for a particular patient without the need for reassessment. d. Read over the steps and perform a procedure despite lack of clinical competency.
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a. "What are your feelings about not eating the food that you prepare?" b. "You seem to feel much better about yourself when you eat something." c. "It must be difficult to talk about private matters to someone you just met." d. "Being thin doesn't seem to solve your problems. You're thin now but still unhappy."