A patient reports having the "common cold" at least three times a year but now cannot remember when the last one occurred. What should the nurse realize this patient is describing?
A. Healthy regulator T cell functioning
B. Healthy helper T cell functioning
C. T cell secretion of antibodies
D. Healthy B cell functioning
Answer: D
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The anatomy class is learning about the countercurrent mechanism in the medullary nephrons. What would the students learn about this mechanism and what it acts to do?
A) Promote sodium excretion B) Concentrate or dilute the urine C) Block the effects of aldosterone D) Stimulate antidiuretic hormone (ADH) release
An LPN/LVN arrives on duty at 0700 and is faced with the ethical dilemma of inadequate staffing for the day shift. How should the LPN/LVN invoke a "safe harbor"? (Select all that ap-ply.)
a. Immediately file a written protest with administration. b. Leave duty. c. Refuse the assignment. d. Call hospital administration. e. Suggest that the nursing assistants (NAs) file a written protest.
One of the major outcomes in single-mother, single-parent households is
1. Poverty 2. Role confusion 3. Childcare 4. Increased high school dropout rates
The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a postpartum mother. The nurse plans to include which topics regarding breastfeeding?
A. Most medications are secreted into breast milk. B. Dietary supplements should be avoided. C. Herbal products are secreted into breast milk and have the potential to cause harm to the infant. D. All tobacco products should be avoided. E. Most drugs are safe to take right after breastfeeding because they will clear the bloodstream prior to the next feeding.