Crohn disease and chronic ulcerative colitis are similar diseases. Several factors seem to be working together to trigger the response that leads to these diseases. Which of the following statements does NOT describe a trigger?
A. Antibiotics sometimes cause these diseases by changing the intestinal bacterial flora.
B. The ability of the immune system to regulate the immune response is impaired.
C. The intestinal epithelium is less able to resist invasion by bacteria.
D. Intestinal bacteria can penetrate the epithelium and extend into deeper tissues.
A
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Which statement displays a bad attitude?
a. The nursing assistant who says "I can't, I'm too busy." b. The nursing assistant who asks "Would you be able to assist me with a bath within the next 30 minutes?" c. The RN who states "I really appreciate your help today." d. The nursing assistant who states "I'm sorry. I can't help you right now, but I can in 20 minutes when I finish this bath."
The nurse enters the room to measure the client's pulse rate. The nurse recognizes that the client's rate may be increased as a result of:
1. A febrile condition 2. Administration of digoxin 3. The client's athletic conditioning 4. Unrelieved severe postoperative pain
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a. Measure the client's abdominal girth. b. Assess for abdominal guarding or rigidity. c. Check the client's hemoglobin and hematocrit. d. Obtain the client's complete health history.