An adult patient who has been treated with hydralazine complains of fever and joint pain. The nurse is concerned that the patient may have developed a syndrome similar to:
a. Lyme disease.
b. uric acid arthropathy.
c. serum sickness.
d. systemic lupus erythematosus.
d
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The nursing instructor is discussing benign versus malignant cells in the pathophysiology class. What distinguishes malignant cells from benign cells of the same tissue type?
A) Slow rate of mitosis of cancer cells B) Proteins in the cell membrane C) Size of cells D) Stability of cells
A client has been diagnosed with an acquired immunodeficiency disorder and expresses concern that she might pass this disorder on to her future children. What should the nurse consider when forming a response to this concern?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Because the acquired immunodeficiency disorder is viral, it may be transmitted to the children. 2. There is a high possibility of transmitting this disease genetically. 3. This woman will likely never conceive children due to this illness. 4. Genetic transmission would occur only if genetic damage or mutation were present. 5. Genetic transmission is unlikely.
When a researcher analyzes data obtained from study variables for possible significant relationships among these variables, the researcher is testing the
a. abstract ideas. b. conceptual definitions. c. relationship statements. d. study assumptions.
MC A community group is meeting to discuss the most critical issues related to the community's health care delivery system. The nurse in charge of the meeting is
encouraging all group members to participate and is trying to provide positive reinforcement for all group contributions. The nurse is most likely trying to: A. Encourage more discussion. B. Resolve conflict before it can occur. C. Establish a climate in which group members feel respected. D. Manipulate the discussion so that all must participate.