Which is a factor that contributes to the extent of an allergic response to an allergen?
a. The integrity of the skin
b. The time of year in which one is exposed
c. The amount of exposure
d. Exposure to one's clothing
C
The five factors influencing hypersensitivity response include host response to allergen, exposure amount, nature of the allergen, route of allergen entry, and repeated exposure.
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A nurse is required to care for a client with facial burns who is prescribed the open method treatment. Which of the following nursing interventions should a nurse perform?
A) Administer a cold sponge bath to the client. B) Keep the client's room cool and airy. C) Place a bed cradle or sheets over the client. D) Place the client on a moist linen sheet.
An adolescent client is seen in the emergency department with symptoms of dementia, tremors, and ataxia. The client had been sniffing glue with a friend. The nurse suspects the client's symptoms were caused by poisoning with which of the following?
A) Mercury B) Lead. C) Toluene D) Arsenic
Before conducting a health assessment on a client, the nurse should first
A) Ask a family member to be present for the assessment B) Tell the client the amount of time for the assessment C) Inform the client of the procedure done in the assessment D) Introduce herself or himself to the client