A patient with a recent diagnosis of HIV infection has expressed to the nurse that he is motivated to learn as much about his disease as possible
The patient has heard and read about the role of the different T cells, but is unclear of their roles in the immune response. Which of the following roles of T cells should the nurse identify? Select all that apply.
A) Stimulating the immune system
B) Secreting cytokines
C) Directly attacking antigens
D) Activating other T cells
E) Producing antibodies
A, B, C, D
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Although the adolescent's physical needs take priority at the present time, the nurse can expect which psychological stressor to be the most significant for this adolescent? 1. Separation from parents and home 2. Separation from friends and permanent changes in appearance 3. Fear of painful procedures and bodily mutilation 4. Fear of getting behind in schoolwork
A pervasive, excessive, and unrealistic need to be cared for is characteristic of which of the following personality disorders?
A) Narcissistic personality disorder B) Dependent personality disorder C) Histrionic personality disorder D) Avoidant personality disorder
Which patient has more extracellular fluid?
A) Adult woman B) Adolescent man C) Female school-age child D) Newborn
Which of the following types of drugs inhibits muscle contraction at the neuromuscular junction or within the contractile process?
A. Peripheral skeletal muscle relaxants B. Cholinergic drugs C. Spasmolytics D. Parasympathomimetic drugs