A 45 year-old female comes to the hospital complaining of weakness, and GI bleeding after a liver transplant. You suspect a tissue rejection. Which immune system disturbance is suspected?
a. Alloimmune disorder
b. Autoimmune disorder
c. Allergy to self antigens
d. IgE mediated immunity
Answer: a. Alloimmune disorder
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What type of respiratory pattern would the nurse consider normal in a patient with severe heart failure?
A) Biot's B) Bradypnea C) Kussmaul's D) Cheyne-Stokes
Which separates the external ear and the middle ear?
a. The malleus b. The incus c. The stapes d. The tympanic membrane
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What will be an ideal response?