Which term describes a way of stimulating the production of antibodies by exposing the body to weakened or killed germs?
Answer: Immunization
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A nurse is required to administer a varicella vaccine to a female client planning to start a family. How long after the vaccination should the nurse instruct the client to wait before getting pregnant?
A) 2 weeks B) 4 weeks C) 8 weeks D) 12 weeks
A client has been newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma and is going to be followed up with frequent, close monitoring. The client states "I'm glad at least that this disease is not so bad
I was really worried they'd find something really wrong." What response by the nurse is most ap-propriate? a. Agree with the client that he/she is quite lucky. b. Ask the client what the physician has told him/her about the disease. c. Explain the complicated drug regimen that will start once the client has symp-toms. d. Warn the client that there will be days when he/she feels really bad.
A patient is scheduled for surgery and will receive general anesthesia
What interaction can the patient expect with the certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) assigned to the case? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. The nurse will be the patient's primary nurse during surgery and in the postanesthesia recovery room. 2. The CRNA will conduct an assessment of the patient prior to surgery. 3. The CRNA will assist the anesthesiologist in inducing anesthesia. 4. The CRNA will teach the patient about the anesthesia process. 5. The CRNA will maintain the patient's anesthesia level for the length of the operative procedure.
The nurse is using the gate theory as a guide to pain management. Which intervention(s) should the nurse plan to offer? (Select all that apply.)
a. Massage b. Social activities c. Music d. Interactive distraction e. A quiet environment