The nurse is reviewing the results of a laboratory test to measure the amount of immunoglobulins in a client's blood. Which of the following should have the highest value?
1. IgA
2. IgG
3. IgM
4. IgE
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Immunoglobulin G is the most abundant immunoglobulin. Immunoglobulin A is the second most abundant immunoglobulin. Immunoglobulin M causes the formation of natural antibodies. Immunoglobulin E is involved in inflammation and allergic responses.
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The broadened scope of psychiatric nursing practice is attributable primarily to
a. increased use of psychotropic drugs. b. opening of community mental health centers. c. legislation that changed nurse practice acts across the country. d. recidivism of seriously mentally ill patients in public mental hospitals.
Which school health practice may occur in the future?
a. Teaching health education using telehealth and telecounseling b. Using robotic nurses in schools c. Fulfilling the role of both classroom teacher and nurse by nurses d. Developing private practices for treatment of the entire family
Which organization required audits of care, which later became part of a quality assurance program?
a. The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals (JCAH) b. The American Nurses Association (ANA) c. The National League for Nursing d. The American Hospital Association
The nurse is caring for a mental health client with severe depression. During an interaction, the client states, "I feel like something is missing in my life. I used to go to church all the time
Maybe that would help me now." Which of the following responses by the nurse would be most appropriate? A) "Church will not help your problem, you need medication." B) "Do you really think that church will help you?" C) "I go to church, and it helps me when I am feeling down." D) "Would you like to speak with a clergy person from your church?"