Nursing students have learned that removal of specific organs may place the patient at risk for impaired immune function
The students are taught that it is important, while taking the patient's health history, to ask the patient if he or she had surgical removal of what organ that may lead to impairment of the immune system?
A) Lung
B) Spleen
C) Colon
D) Pancreas
B
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a. Fever, redness, pain b. Fever, bleeding, discharge c. Redness, pain, discoloration d. Lesions, discoloration, fever
Which of these statements about the sleep cycle is TRUE?
a. Each cycle begins with two stages of non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep in order. b. Each cycle ends with the last three stages of NREM sleep in reverse order. c. Each cycle lasts 20 to 30 minutes. d. The typical person will have four to six sleep cycles during a 7- to 8-hour sleep period.
The nurse is teaching a nutrition class for nursing students. The discussion for today is about the nutrition therapy for malabsorption disorders
What is the nutrition therapy for malabsorption disorders used to alleviate or control its symptoms? A) Clear liquids with vitamin and mineral supplements B) Small, frequent meals that are low in soluble fiber C) A low-fat, high-fiber diet for all malabsorption disorders D) Individualized therapy according to symptoms and complications
The nurse is admitting a patient for a cerclage procedure. The patient asks for information about the procedure. What is the nurse's most accurate response?
1. A stitch is placed in the cervix to prevent a spontaneous abortion or premature birth. 2. The procedure is done during the third trimester. 3. Cerclage is always placed after the cervix has dilated and effaced. 4. A stitch is placed at the very tip of the cervix.