__________ is the ability to cooperatively protect a person from external invaders and the body's own altered cells
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Immunocompetence
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A nurse has finished giving a presentation on Cultural Care to her peers. What statement by a peer would indicate a need for further education by the nurse?
A) "Cultural Care describes nursing care as culturally competent." B) "Cultural Care describes nursing care as culturally appropriate." C) "Cultural Care describes nursing care as culturally aware." D) "Cultural Care describes nursing care as culturally sensitive."
Which of the following drugs are considered to be anterior pituitary hormone replacement drugs? Select all that apply
a. Corticotropin (ACTH) b. Cosyntropin (Cortrosyn) c. Recombinant somatrem (Protropin) d. Vasopressin (Pitressin) e. Recombinant somatropin (Humatrope)
Joe T is a 79-year-old man status post ORIF for a hip fracture. He has little in the way of financial resources except for Medicare. Joe is to be discharged from the hospital for rehabilitation. How will his rehabilitation be paid for?
1. He will have to sell his house. 2. He will apply for Medicaid. 3. Medicare will pay for skilled nursing care and rehabilitation. 4. He will not be able to attend rehabilitation.
Which statement made by the client who has a recurrent urinary tract infection indicates correct understanding regarding antibiotic therapy?
A. "If my urine becomes lighter and clear, the infection is gone and I can stop taking my medicine." B. "Even if I feel completely well, I should take the medication until it is gone." C. "When my urine no longer burns, I will no longer need to take the antibiotics." D. "If my temperature goes above 100° F, I should take twice as much medicine."