The nurse cautions that long-term alcohol abuse leads to alteration in the immune system by:
a. altering the effectiveness of antibodies.
b. stimulating autoimmune activity.
c. impairing the ability of B lymphocytes to produce antibodies.
d. shortening the life of circulating antibo-dies.
C
Alcohol impairs the ability of B lymphocytes to produce antibodies.
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A) The average adult dosage B) Slightly higher than adult dosages C) The lowest possible effective dosage D) Approximately half the normal adult dosage
A new student's parents had not yet submitted an immunization record, although the nurse had sent a reminder home with the student twice. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse to keep the child in school?
a. Call the parents or mail another reminder. b. Report the problem to the teacher and the principal. c. Send the child home with a note saying the child cannot return until the immunization record is received. d. Suggest to the parents that if they don't have health care insurance, they may qualify for programs that provide immunizations free.
An older adult client tells the nurse that it is very important to remain independent for as long as possible. Based on this information, the nurse needs to collect data in what areas of independence?
1 . Health 2 . Financial stability 3 . Social resources 4 . Transportation A) 1, 2, 3 B) 1, 2, 4 C) 1, 3, 4 D) 2, 3, 4
Which concept is “concrete” and can be addressed by a middle range theory
a. nursing b. environment c. health d. fall prevention