With the exposure to an antigen, a nurse explains that the initiator of the inflammatory response is the presence of histamine. What is responsible for releasing histamine?
a. Neutrophils
b. Eosinophils
c. Basophils
d. Monocytes
C
Basophils release histamine.
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A 79-year-old woman who lives independently has been admitted to the emergency department after falling on the ice on the sidewalk outside her house. The nurse should be aware that this client is most likely to have suffered what type of fracture?
A) Ankle fracture B) Hip fracture C) Knee fracture D) Rib fracture
Which intervention may be used to decrease the intracranial pressure (ICP) of a client who has sustained a head injury?
a. administration of antibiotics b. administration of corticosteroids and osmotic diuretics c. passive range of motion every 3 to 4 hours d. antacids and histamine receptor antagonists
The nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant diagnosed with RSV, a viral infection causing copious airway secretions. What consideration will influence the nurse's plan of care most?
a. Infants breathe more rapidly than adults. b. Infants' airways are narrower and more easily obstructed. c. Infants have lower hemoglobin levels reducing oxygenation. d. Infants have larger tonsils and adenoids.
A patient who has tried several forms of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is looking for a way to become more aware of the changes in her heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle contractions. The nurse suggests
1. Music therapy. 2. Biofeedback. 3. Meditation. 4. Aromatherapy.