The nurse explains that the immediate response of a person's body that produces an antibody is called the _____________
Fill in the blanks with correct word
humoral response
The humoral response is the immediate response of the immune system when it recognizes an antigen and then makes antibody.
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When preparing a client for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdomen, which statement would indicate the need to notify the physician?
A) "I haven't had anything to eat or drink since midnight last night." B) "I really don't like to be in small, enclosed spaces." C) "I left all my jewelry and my watch at home." D) "I brought earphones to shut out the loud noise."
The nurse is searching for continuing education programs to develop cultural humility. What characteristics should these educational programs have to meet the nurse's goal? (Select all that apply.)
A) Focuses on self-awareness B) Describes characteristics of specific cultural groups C) Instructs on the practice of respectful communication D) Provides ways to develop collaborative partnerships with patients E) Explains how some cultural groups are prone to developing certain illnesses
A novice nurse states, "Psychiatric nursing can't be very difficult. After all, I believe in showing care and in mutual exchange with my friends."
The experienced nurse's understanding of the difference between a social and a therapeutic relationship is primarily based on the: a. kind of information given. b. amount of emotion invested. c. degree of satisfaction obtained. d. type of responsibility involved.
Shelly is a home-care pediatric nurse. Tonight she is taking care of Ellen. Ellen has a PICC line and requires IV antibiotics via a pump to be given during Shelly's shift. Shelly knows the IV pump is used because:
1. The pump can deliver medication faster through a PICC. 2. The pump has built-in, customized software to prevent errors when delivering medications. 3. The pump is not required. It is just a preference. 4. The pump can tell Shelly when the medication has been completely delivered.