A patient has damage to the endothelial surfaces of blood vessels. The nurse expects which of the following as the most useful normal body reaction?
A) Vasodilation of damaged vessels
B) Migration of basophils to damaged areas
C) Attraction of platelets to exposed collagen
D) Activation of B-lymphocyte antibodies
C
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When the newly blind male home health patient asks the nurse how he might get assistance, who might the nurse suggest he contact?
a. American Red Cross b. American Foundation for the Blind for a list of agencies c. Local hospital social worker d. The public health department
Which action is most important for the nurse to perform after giving a patient bisacodyl (Dulcolax)?
a. Comparing daily urine output with fluid intake b. Assessing pulse rate and regularity every 4 hours c. Ensuring that the patient complies with a low-sodium diet d. Testing the patient's blood glucose level at least every shift
The nurse is discussing safety of the preschool-age child with a group of caregivers. Which is the most important advice the nurse could offer this group of caregivers?
A) "Stop the car any time the preschooler unbuckles his restraints." B) "Explain that wearing a seat belt is a law and that a police officer will give you a ticket if the child removes the seat belt." C) "Wear your own seat belt every time you drive." D) "Reward your child with candy or some other treat each time the child keeps the seat belt on."
A school nurse is teaching high school student athletes about the prevention of MRSA. The teaching should include:
1. Disinfecting sports equipment. 2. Avoiding the sharing of towels. 3. Avoiding touching the nose. 4. All are important prevention methods for MRSA.