In tuberculosis, the body walls off the bacilli in a tubercle by stimulating which action?
a. Macrophages that release tumor necrosis factor–alpha (TNF-??
b. Phagocytosis by neutrophils and eosinophils
c. Formation of immunoglobulin G to initiate the complement cascade
d. Apoptotic infected macrophages that activate cytotoxic T cells
Answer: d. Apoptotic infected macrophages that activate cytotoxic T cells
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The nurse is caring for a client who has been in a coma for several days. Appropriate care for the client's eyes includes: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Clean the eyes with saline solution and cotton balls. 2. Instill artificial tears into lower eyelids as ordered. 3. Monitor eyes for exudate. 4. Eyes require no special hygiene. 5. Administer moist compresses every 2–4 hours.
A patient, age 41, has had a total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy for endometriosis. She asks the nurse if she will have "hot flashes." The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that
a. only the uterus was removed, and the ovaries are still producing estrogen. b. the patient is too young to have hot flashes associated with menopause. c. the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes were removed, and she will have surgically induced menopause. d. the uterus and fallopian tubes were removed, and she will not experience "hot flashes."
The nurse is caring for two clients in the hospital who are experiencing septicemia. One is Latino and one is Asian-American. When evaluating care for these two clients, what should the nurse consider?
1. The outcomes for each will likely be similar. 2. Culture will play a role in the outcomes for each client. 3. The Latino client will have better outcomes. 4. The Asian-American client will refuse to follow treatment.
An older client is prescribed topical capsaicin for joint pain. What should the nurse instruct the client about the use of this medication? Select all that apply.
1. Avoid getting the medication in the eyes. 2. This medication will react with other medications. 3. It will cause a burning sensation when first applied. 4. Do not permit the medication to touch an open wound. 5. The burning sensation will decrease with subsequent uses.