As the disease progresses, symptoms of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) become evident when which of the cells of the immune system decrease?
a. B cells c. neutrophils
b. macrophages d. CD4 T cells
D
CD4 T cells are the immune response for cellular immunity. HIV attach to the T cells, causing depletion. B cells are the humoral immune response system.
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A) Blended learning maximizes learning and minimizes cost. B) The use of blended learning is not appropriate for super user training. C) Blended learning is too complicated for training sessions. D) Blended learning should only be used for point-of-care staff.
A client is in the emergency department with a suspected kidney stone and is scheduled for an intravenous pyelogram (IVP). Pre-procedure, which action is most important for the nurse to do? The nurse should
a. ask the client about iodine allergies. b. administer a laxative. c. document the history of the client's complaint. d. insert a Foley catheter.
Failing to provide residents with gowns and bed covers is considered a violation of what right?
(A) Right to privacy (B) Right to informed consent (C) Right to medical treatment (D) Right to confidentiality
The grandmother is the primary caregiver of her 2-year-old granddaughter. She expresses her concern that the child has temper tantrums two or three times a day, often in public places
She explains that she spanked her own children when they did this, but now she is worried that spanking is not the best way to handle the situation. She asks the nurse for help with ways to deal with the temper tantrums. In answer to her question, the nurse makes the following statements. Which statement is the most appropriate regarding dealing with the child who has a temper tantrum? A) "Spanking is controversial but sometimes necessary, so use it if it works." B) "When the child has a tantrum in a public place, warn her that she will be punished when she is back at home, then follow through with the punishment." C) "Remain calm, pick the child up, and move her to a quiet and neutral place until she gains self-control; don't give in to her demands." D) "Remind her that she is in a public place and ask her to respect those around her; reward her if she responds by calming herself."