The patient in early labor says to the nurse: "I will pass on protection from diseases and the baby will not ever need any shots." The best response by the nurse should be:
1. "Babies are born with innate (natural) immunity at birth."
2. "Babies are born with IgE, an antibody that crosses the placenta, but it only pro-tects the baby briefly."
3. "Yes, immediate antibody immunity from the mother is the first line of defense against disease for babies."
4. "Yes, the mother passes on cell-mediated immunity."
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Babies acquire antibodies from their mother which lasts only a few months.
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A) "The backs of your hands and the tops of your feet are ideal sites for applying the ointment." B) "Make sure you squeeze the ointment on to a paper measuring scale before applying it." C) "Massage the ointment into your skin for 10 to 15 seconds after applying it." D) "Don't apply the ointment unless you're experiencing chest pain at the time."
The nurse manager is concerned about a family member?s complaint regarding professional behavior of a nurse on the unit. Which is the most effective method to address this issue?
1. Post a memo to the nursing staff about expected professional behavior. 2. Send an e-mail to the nursing staff about expected professional behavior. 3. Address the complaint with the individual nurse via the telephone. 4. Discuss the complaint with the individual nurse face to face.
A nurse has replaced the bag and tubing set that are being used to administer intermittent tube feedings to an elderly client with modest nutritional needs
How often should the nurse change the tubing and bag that are used to administer this client's tube feedings? A) After each intermittent feed B) After 24 hours C) Every five to seven days D) Immediately after each time that the tube is flushed
The nurse is obtaining health histories from women at a busy low-income clinic. Which of the following clients should the nurse follow closely as being at high risk for developing breast cancer?
A) The client who is over 50 years of age B) The client with a mother who had breast cancer C) The client who is African American D) The client has relatives with the BRCA1 mutated gene