A patient is administered an immunostimulant. What is the expected outcome of an immunostimulant?
A) Red blood cell count of 3000 mm3
B) Decreased number of infections
C) Increased life expectancy
D) White blood cell count of 20,000 mm3
B
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How many ounces of formula should the infant receive per day? Round your answer to the hundredth. Standard Text:
The client is seeing a specialist who evaluates hearing and determines the extent and types of hearing loss. The nurse explains the client will be seeing:
a. an audiologist c. an ophthalmologist b. a hearing-aid specialist d. an otolaryngologist
A patient with the diagnosis of Clostridium difficile infection asks what has caused the diarrhea. What is the best response by the nurse?
a. It is caused by a protozoal infection. b. It is caused by a fecal–oral contamination. c. It is caused by an inflammatory response. d. It is caused by a long-term antibiotic therapy.
A nurse discusses the risks of repeated sun exposure with a young-adult patient. Which response will the nurse most expect from this patient?
a. "I should consider participating in a health fair about safe sun practices." b. "I'll make an appointment with my doctor right away for a full skin check." c. "I've had this mole my whole life. So what if it changed color? My skin is fine." d. "I have a mole that has been bothering me. I'll call my family doctor for an appointment to get it checked."