Verity Jones is receiving radiation therapy after a mastectomy. The nurse practices good hand hygiene as she knows the patient is at great risk for infection due to
A) decreased platelet function.
B) impaired monocyte phagocyte system.
C) impaired phagocyte functioning.
D) impaired cell-mediated immune response.
C
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To ensure that new laws are implemented as proposed, nurses must realize that:
a. regulations must be enacted exactly as intended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). b. hearings to discuss the new laws and regulations are closed to the public, and only lobbyists are invited to attend. c. proposed regulations are published and are open to public comment for a time before they are formally adopted. d. final published regulations only suggest how the law will be implemented.
Which physical assessment findings would the nurse consider normal for the postpartum patient following a vaginal delivery? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Elevated blood pressure 2. Fundus firm and midline 3. Moderate amount of lochia serosa 4. Edema and bruising of perineum 5. Inflamed hemorrhoids
The client is diagnosed with malabsorption syndrome (celiac disease). In teaching about the glu-ten-free diet, the nurse informs the client to avoid:
1. Citrus fruits 2. Vegetables 3. Red meats 4. Wheat products
A nurse is helping parents who have a child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Which strategy will the nurse share with the parents to reduce stress regarding homework assignments?
a. Time-management skills b. Speech articulation skills c. Routine preventative health visits d. Assertiveness training for the family