The immune defenses of the host are activated as viruses that invade cells produce new antigens and the body recognizes the antigens as foreign
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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The nurse is caring for a client admitted with an infection of the ureters. The nurse realizes this infection could include which structure of the kidney?
1. Capsule. 2. Cortex. 3. Medulla. 4. Pelvis.
After teaching the mother about follow-up immunizations for her daughter, who received the varicella vaccine at age 14 months, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the mother states that a follow-up dose should be given at which
time? A) When the child is 20 to 36 months of age B) When the child is 4 to 6 years of age C) When the child is 11 to 12 years of age D) When the child is 13 to 15 years of age
The perinatal nurse describes risk factors for placenta previa to the student nurse. Placenta previa risk factors include:
Select all answers that apply: A) Cocaine use B) Tobacco use C) Previous caesarean birth D) Previous use of medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera)
What is the role of calcium supplements when patients take bisphosphonates?
1. They must be restricted to allow the medication to work. 2. They must be taken in sufficient amounts to provide foundational elements for bone growth. 3. They must be taken at the same time as the bisphosphonates. 4. They only work with bisphosphonates if daily intake is restricted.