A patient is recovering from a kidney transplant. He is receiving cyclosporine after surgery. The purpose of this drug is to
a. promote diuresis.
b. prevent infection.
c. manage pain.
d. suppress the immune response.
D
Tissue reaction does not occur immediately after transplantation. It takes several days for vascularization to occur. Seven to ten days after blood supply is adequately established, sensitized lymphocytes appear in sufficient numbers for sloughing to occur at the site. Graft rejection is slowed through the use of chemical agents that interfere with the immune response process.
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An older patient is diagnosed with a disease caused by a secondary immunodeficiency disorder. For which disorders should the nurse be prepared to plan care? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. HIV 2. Cirrhosis 3. Medications 4. Malnutrition 5. Diabetes mellitus
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The nurse assesses the reflexes in a client on magnesium sulfate for preterm labor and concludes that they are 2+. The nurse should
a. call the doctor immediately b. continue with incremental dose increases of magnesium sulfate until symptoms subside c. maintain the same dose of magnesium sulfate d. stop the magnesium sulfate infusion