A patient with a history of tonsillectomy and appendectomy is admitted with a possible infection. The nurse explains that the patient is at higher risk for infection due to which process?
1. Decreased prostaglandin production
2. Impairment of gut-associated lymphoid tissue
3. Increase in mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue
4. Degradation of superficial epithelial cells
Answer: 2
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The nurse assesses the client's thinking to determine if it is concrete or abstract by:
1. Giving the client a familiar proverb to interpret. 2. Asking the client to subtract nines backwards from 100. 3. Giving the client five objects to recall in five minutes' time. 4. Asking the client to draw either a circle or a square.
The nurse is planning care for the patient with hypertension and obesity. Which of the following is a reasonable and measurable outcome for the nursing diagnosis noncompliance with treatment regimen related to side effects of medications?
a. Patient will state two lifestyle modifications for weight management by (date certain). b. Patient will be compliant with treatment regimen by (date certain). c. Patient will understand the disease process by (date certain). d. Patient's blood pressure will never increase.
A hospital dietitian conducts an in-service about the Ornish diet. The dietitian teaches that patients who adhere to this diet can
1. Eat unlimited amounts of red meat. 2. Reverse heart disease without drugs or surgery. 3. Eliminate their need for insulin. 4. Eliminate migraine headaches.
When communicating using technology such as e-mail, it is important to proofread your correspondence for appropriate use of:
a. spelling, grammar, punctuation, and accuracy. b. inclusion of emoticons for nonverbal cues. c. design, length of message, color, and font size. d. notation for an acceptable response time.