A group of students is giving a presentation about the spleen. What is one of the functions of the spleen?
A) Stores albumin
B) Produces white blood cells
C) Stores vitamin E
D) Activates B and T lymphocytes
D
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During a physical assessment, the nurse notes a patient has a lack of appetite resulting in an inability to eat. The nurse should document that the patient is experiencing:
a. dyspnea. b. asthenia. c. anorexia. d. ecchymosis.
The nurse would expect to administer flumazenil (Romazicon) for a patient
a. in acute alcohol withdrawal. b. with a benzodiazepine overdose. c. with benzodiazepine-resistant anxiety. d. with anxiety associated with a psychotic disorder.
Mrs. Cairns is a 79-year-old woman who has been forced by declining health to move from her apartment to an assisted living facility
Which of the following characteristics of Mrs. Cairns' circumstances would be considered a secondary or extrinsic aging factor? A) Both Mrs. Cairns' father and mother lived to be older than 90 years old. B) Mrs. Cairns is white and of European ancestry. C) Mrs. Cairns is considered to be a highly intelligent woman. D) Mrs. Cairns was the first person in her family to attend university and eventually obtained a PhD.
The maternal-child nurse is caring for a teenager who is 16 weeks pregnant. What actions should the nurse perform when advocating for this client? Select all that apply
1. Understand what the client needs. 2. Know the needs of the client's family. 3. Compile a list of community resources. 4. Coordinate services to meet quality measures. 5. Examine policies to ensure meeting the client's needs.