What area the leading causes of anaphylaxis in the United States?
a. insect bites c. eggs
b. shellfish d. peanuts and tree nuts
D
Peanut and tree nut allergies are the leading causes of anaphylaxis in the United States.
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a. pale complexion. b. low blood pressure. c. high hemoglobin. d. normal energy level.
A nurse with community-health nursing experience provides monthly blood pressure checks for fellow members of a religious congregation. The nurse is functioning within which role?
1. Parish nurse 2. Clinic nurse 3. Gerontologic nurse 4. Occupational health nurse
The nurse is talking to the parents of a child who has been diagnosed with severe combined immune deficiency. Which statement by the parents best indicates that they understand their child's condition?
A) "He'll need to receive intravenous immunoglobulin routinely.". B) "We'll need to prepare him and ourselves for a bone marrow transplant.' C) "He'll need to receive several different types of antiviral medications.". D) "We'll make sure that he has his EpiPen with him at all times.".
A child with congestive heart failure (CHF) has been admitted. While assessing this client, the nurse would find which of the following?
1. Weight loss 2. Bradycardia 3. Tachycardia 4. Increased blood pressure