A patient has a bacterial infection that has stimulated his humoral immune response. In which of the following does the nurse expect to find an increase?
A) Neutrophils
B) T lymphocytes
C) Immunoglobulins
D) Platelet aggregation
C
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A nurse working in a privately owned hospital is charged with a negligent act after failing to check laboratory reports prior to giving a dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) . .
. . . resulting in the patient's condition becoming critical due to decreased cardiac output and falling leading to a broken hip and concussion. A nurse is brought in who testifies that a professional with the knowledge and skill of an RN should understand that, before administering this drug, potassium level and pulse level is always checked to prevent such an occurrence. The nurse's testimony as to what constitutes reasonable care is based on: a. the legal definition of standard of care. b. the legal definition of the informed consent process. c. the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur. d. governmental immunity.
An infant's temperature is 97.2°F axillary an hour after birth. Which intervention is appropriate for the nurse?
A) Take the infant to the mother for bonding B) Place a second stockinette on the baby's head C) Administer a warm bath with temperature slightly higher than usual D) Place the infant under a radiant warmer or in a heated isolette
A couple is beginning treatment with menotropin therapy. What education should the nurse offer to enhance the therapeutic effects of the medication? Advise the patients to have intercourse
a. before hCG injection and on the following 2 to 3 days. b. the morning of the hCG injection and later that evening. c. the evening of the injection and on the following day. d. the evening of the injection and on the following morning.
Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate in providing care for an adult patient with newly diagnosed adult onset polycystic kidney disease (PKD)?
A. Help the patient cope with the rapid progression of the disease. B. Suggest genetic counseling resources for the children of the patient. C. Expect the patient to have polyuria and poor concentration ability of the kidneys. D. Implement appropriate measures for the patient's deafness and blindness in addition to the renal problems.