The patient has received a solid organ graft and is receiving drug therapy to suppress cell-mediated immunity. What portion of the immune system does this medication suppress?
A) Erythrocytes
B) Gastric acid production
C) T lymphocytes
D) Platelets
C
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The nurse assesses for Homans' sign by:
1. Extending the foot and inquiring about calf pain. 2. Extending the leg and inquiring about foot pain. 3. Flexing the knee and inquiring about thigh pain. 4. Dorsiflexing the foot and inquiring about calf pain.
Which clinical manifestation serves as an early warning for a client who experiences migraines with aura?
A. Vertigo B. Lethargy C. Visual disturbances D. Numbness of the tongue
Nursing practice is subject to a wide variety of laws and regulations. Which of the following actions is the clearest violation of criminal law?
A) A nurse left a patient's bed in a raised position and the patient subsequently fell. B) A nurse withheld opioids from a patient and then sold them. C) A nurse left the unit before her replacement had arrived. D) A nurse applied restraints to a patient in alcohol withdrawal without first obtaining an order.
A female patient reports having pain so severe that it limits the ability to get out of bed at home. What should the nurse realize is contributing to this patient's pain?
A. Overuse of alcohol B. Gender C. Overuse of pain medication D. Too much sleep and rest