A client may have cellulitis. Which laboratory test will the physician order to detect an acute inflammatory process?
a. ESR c. prealbumin
b. C-reactive protein d. chloride
B
An abnormal protein appears in the blood of clients with an acute inflammatory process. C-reactive protein is used to monitor the progress of clients with infectious processes. This test is more sensitive than erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR).
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Which manifestation of infection is less likely to be present in an older adult with a serious infection compared with a younger adult who has the same infection?
A. Fever B. Fatigue C. Malaise D. Lymphadenopathy
Which is most likely to be a major stressor for an APHN?
a. Autonomy of practice b. Professional isolation c. Flexible work hours d. Collaboration
A person with type O blood needs a blood transfusion. What blood type does the healthcare professional prepare to administer to the patient?
a. A b. B c. AB d. O
Before providing care to an older adult client, the female nurse washes her hands to decrease the chance of infection. Which age-related factor supports the nurse's actions?
1. Involution of the thymus increases susceptibility to infection. 2. Effectiveness of most childhood vaccinations is decreased. 3. Excitatory effects of sex hormones decrease immune function. 4. Decreased bone marrow function decreases maturation of T cells