The lymphatic system filters and destroys pathogens and removes other potentially harmful substances
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A client with hyperlipidemia has been prescribed niacin by a physician. Which of the following adverse reactions should the nurse monitor for in the client?
A) Tingling B) Constipation C) Diarrhea D) Cholelithiasis
The nursing instructor is discussing the difference between normal cells and cancer cells with the prenursing class in pathophysiology. What would the instructor cite as a characteristic of a cancer cell?
A) Malignant cells contain more fibronectin. B) The cell membrane of malignant cells also contains proteins called tumor-specific antigens. C) Chromosomes are commonly found to be strong. D) Nuclei of cancer cells are large and regularly shaped.
Before beginning the health history interview, the nurse should do all of the following except:
1. smile and ask the patient if she has any special concerns. 2. speak in a relaxed manner, with an even, nonjudgmental tone. 3. make the patient comfortable. 4. tell the patient her questions are irrelevant.
Blood will not clot in the absence of calcium
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