What does activation of the classical pathway begin with?
a. Viruses
b. Antigen-antibody complexes
c. Mast cells
d. Macrophages
Ans: b. Antigen-antibody complexes
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a. Respiratory system b. Cardiovascular system c. Musculoskeletal system d. All of the above
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1. Encourage the patient to drink at least 240 mL of fluids. 2. Contact the prescriber about an increase in the haloperidol dosage. 3. Place the patient on seizure precautions. 4. Hold the haloperidol dose and collaborate with the prescriber.
A client with a suspected degenerative brain disease is having surgery to place an intracerebral shunt. Which of the following should be done with the instruments after this surgical procedure?
1. Sterilize with high-pressure steam. 2. Sterilize with the special treatment to eliminate prions. 3. Wash with bacteriostatic solution and submerge in an appropriate chemical bath. 4. Rinse with disinfectant and place in a gas sterilizer.
A woman at 32 weeks gestation is diagnosed with severe preeclampsia with HELLP syndrome. The nurse will identify which of the following as a positive patient care outcome?
A) Rise in serum creatinine B) Drop in serum protein C) Resolution of thrombocytopenia D) Resolution of polycythemia