A patient is exposed to a viral infection. What role will interferon play based on this exposure?
A) It will stimulate B lymphocyte activity.
B) It will interfere with stem cell multiplication.
C) It will stimulate growth of lymphoid cells.
D) It will interfere with virus replication.
D
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While conducting a health history, a patient demonstrates characteristics of ethnocentrism. What behaviors did the nurse observe in the patient? Select all that apply.Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
A. Superiority with ethnic group B. Concern with race C. Fear of strangers D. Morbid fear of strangers E. Ethnic pride
When asked by a tubercular patient how long he will have to take his TB medications, the nurse's best response would be:
1. "Generally about 2 weeks." 2. "Depending on the drug, it may be as long as 2 years." 3. "TB drugs are usually taken throughout the life span." 4. "People ask that frequently; it depends on many things."
The gynecologist performs an amniotomy. What will the nurse's role include immediately following the procedure?
a. Assessing for ballottement b. Conducting a pH and/or fern test c. Labeling of specimens for chromosomal analysis d. Recording the character and amount of amniotic fluid
Which nursing action should be included in the plan of care for a patient returning to the surgical unit following a left modified radical mastectomy with dissection of axillary lymph nodes?
a. Obtain a permanent breast prosthesis before the patient is discharged from the hospital. b. Teach the patient to use the ordered patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) every 10 minutes. c. Post a sign at the bedside warning against venipunctures or blood pressures in the left arm. d. Insist that the patient examine the surgical incision when the initial dressings are removed.