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

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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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Researchers have found that it is the ______ of a recent life event that determines a person's emotional or psychological reaction to it

What will be an ideal response?

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