The signs and symptoms of both infection and inflammation include erythema, edema, and pain. What is considered the major difference between infection and inflammation?
a. Inflammation is a result of bacteria.
b. Inflammation is a protective response.
c. Inflammation is a disease process.
d. Inflammation produces tissue damage.
ANS: B
Inflammation is a protective response.
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A) Adapt relaxation techniques to reduce stress B) Be stress free C) Avoid stressful situations D) Start an anti-anxiety agent
A patient in early labor has mild contractions seven to nine minutes apart and blood pressure of 130/80 mm Hg
Maternal–fetal monitoring is started and the nurse engages the patient in conversation as a distraction technique. At first she seems happy, excited, and confident, but eventually she becomes introverted and restless. Her pulse is rapid, her blood pressure is now 137/85 mm Hg, and she is hyperventilating. The fetal monitor shows no variability for almost 20 minutes; variability then becomes evident but there are no late decelerations. What should the nurse do? A) Notify the physician of the patient's blood pressure increase B) Notify the physician about the lack of FHR variability C) Help the patient regain control of her breathing technique D) Assist the patient into a squatting position
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1. Quality care for all patients. 2. Quality care for patients and families. 3. Auxiliary aids and services for communication with people who are deaf or hard of hearing. 4. Auxiliary aids and services for communication with people who are blind or have difficulty seeing.
Short-bowel syndrome creates a high risk for kidney stones. In order to teach the client how to minimize this risk, the nurse needs to understand that:
a. dietary calcium should be normal because oxalate binds to calcium in the intestines and prevents oxalate absorption. b. a low-oxalate diet allows for ingestion of beans, sweet potatoes, and a variety of berries. c. a high-protein diet is protective against oxalate renal stone formation. d. increased dietary sodium helps to keep calcium in the bone.