When soluble antigens from infectious agents enter circulation, what is tissue damage a result of?
a. Complement-mediated cell lysis
b. Phagocytosis by macrophages
c. Phagocytosis in the spleen
d. Neutrophil granules and toxic oxygen products
Answer: d. Neutrophil granules and toxic oxygen products
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The nurse is caring for a client who has a family history of diabetes, is obese, and is aging. Which type of diabetes would the nurse suspect this client has?
a. gestational diabetes mellitus c. type 1 diabetes mellitus b. immune-mediated diabetes mellitus d. type 2 diabetes mellitus
The water that surrounds the cells is known as ________ fluid.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
For a patient experiencing hypersplenism, the nurse expects the erythrocytes to be:
a. proliferated. b. activated. c. sequestered. d. infected.
An atypical antipsychotic has been prescribed for an elderly patient. The nurse developing the patient's care plan includes:
a. Scheduling weekly WBC counts b. Teaching about a tyramine-free diet c. Requesting that a daily laxative be included d. Teaching fall prevention strategies to both the patient and family