Research prealbumin and describe exactly what it consists of and its relationship to albumin and total protein
Pre-albumin is not a compound that will turn into albumin, but a protein that migrates ahead of albumin on electrophoresis of serum or plasma proteins. It is a protein rich in tryptophan. It has a two-day half life and decreases with protein malnutrition. If it is decreasing, other serum proteins are decreasing, such as serum albumin. It, with the immumoglobins and albumin, make up total protein.
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A nurse is served with a summons alerting him that he has been named in a malpractice lawsuit. What information can the nurse learn from this summons?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Names of any other defendants in the case 2. Name of the plaintiff in the case 3. Expected length of the trial 4. Date to appear before the court 5. Breaches in standards of care, injuries, or damages alleged by the defendant
A nurse counsels an elderly patient who is just beginning verapamil (Calan) therapy. The nurse should include which pertinent and important side effect in the patient's education?
a. Diarrhea is common and can be treated with antacids. b. Photophobia occurs in many patients and can be minimized by wearing sunglasses and sunblock. c. Migraine headache is common and is relieved by reducing the dose. d. Dizziness may occur, therefore caution must be used when walking or rising from a sitting position.
The nurse is providing care within the total care context. What should the nurse consider when using this care approach?
1. The individualism of the client 2. Principles applicable to the client at this moment 3. Principles general to all clients of the same age and condition 4. The person's self-identity
A patient who has never experienced a reaction to a bee sting develops intense edema and redness at the site of a sting. For which type of immune response should the nurse provide care for this patient?
A. Circulation of eosinophils B. Mobilization of lymphocytic memory T cells C. Creation of neutrophils D. Activation of granulocytes