A client who has been diagnosed with a compromised immune system is eager to know
about her condition. Which explanation should the nurse provide regarding the potential
consequences of a compromised immune system?
A) Depletes the thymic humoral factor
B) Results in a cell-mediated immunity
C) Results in allergies and autoimmune disorders
D) Results in immunodeficiency diseases
D
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Bubbling in the underwater seal chamber of a two-chamber chest tube drainage system should be seen
A) during inspiration. B) during expiration. C) during inspiration and expiration. D) only if a pneumothorax occurs.
A patient with fluid volume excess has a hemoglobin level of 9 mg/dL. How would the nurse explain the more likely cause of this laboratory value?
1. An undiagnosed bleeding disorder exists. 2. The patient has chronic anemia. 3. The patient has iron deficiency anemia. 4. Plasma dilution has occurred due to excess fluid
A nurse is providing secondary prevention when working with the homeless. Which of the fol-lowing best describes what is being implemented?
a. Employer incentives b. Safe sex education c. Comprehensive case management d. Soup kitchens
The nurse should assess a child who has had a tonsillectomy for which problem?
a. Frequent swallowing b. Inspiratory stridor c. Rhonchi d. Elevated white blood cell count