The nurse determines that a patient has long-term immunity against a disease. Which part of the immune system should the nurse recognize is responsible for this patient's long-term immunity?
a. IgE
b. IgG
c. Mast cells
d. Plasma cells
ANS: B
IgG provides long-term immunity following a vaccine or illness recovery. A. IgE is responsible for allergic reactions. C. Mast cells contribute to inflammation. D. Plasma cells respond to foreign antigens.
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Which nursing actions would exemplify cardinal virtues as seen by Plato and other virtue ethicists?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. The nurse has developed the reputation of making wise decisions. 2. The nurse advocated for the patient's right to autonomy against a physician who is paternalistic. 3. When asked to work overtime shifts, the nurse always complies. 4. The nurse always puts the good of the unit before personal well-being. 5. The nurse treats all people working on the unit fairly and equally.
A patient is scheduled for a paracentesis. Which of the following must the nurse do immediately before the procedure?
a. have the patient void c. position the patient in a supine position b. encourage fluid in-take d. keep the patient NPO for 4 hours
A nurse is examining population data in the community and wants to determine the aged dependency ratio in order to figure out the relationship between community workers who are still in the workforce and those who are not
The total population of the community is 15,703. There are 3,625 children s 0 to 14 years old, 7,201 people aged 15 to 64, and 4,877 people aged 65 and over. What is the aged dependency ratio? Round to the nearest whole number. ____________________ Fill in the blank with correct word