A nurse who works on a pulmonary unit should know how blood destroys microorganisms and other characteristics of the immune system. The client has been admitted to the healthcare facility with pneumonia
Based on this information, what would be the best explanation by the nurse to the client about which constituent of blood destroys pathogens and develops immunity to diseases such as pneumonia? A) Platelets
B) Thrombocytes
C) Erythrocytes
D) Leukocytes
D
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Leukocytes destroy pathogens and develop immunity against diseases. Platelets or thrombocytes play a major role in the clotting of blood. Erythrocytes, or red blood cells, carry the oxygen needed for cellular respiration.
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The patient reports that he stopped taking the anticoagulant 4 days ago as instructed by the surgeon. He has continued to take the multivitamin and vitamin E. Based on the information given, the nurse telephones the surgeon because she: 1) Needs an order to restart the anticoagulant. 2) Iis concerned about continued use of the multivitamin. 3) Is concerned about the vitamin E dosage. 4) Thinks the surgery should be delayed until further notice.
A couple is at the clinic for preconceptual counseling. Both parents are 40 years old. The nurse knows that the education session has been successful when the wife states: (Select all that apply.)
A. "We are at low risk for having a baby with Down syndrome." B. "Our children are more likely to have genetic defects." C. "Children born to parents this age have sex-linked disorders." D. "The tests for genetic defects can be done early in pregnancy." E. "It will be almost impossible for us to conceive a child."
Which of the following is a distinct nursing function in the nursing process?
A) Assessment B) Planning C) Nursing diagnosis D) Evaluation
Anticoagulants are strong drugs; dosages must be adjusted carefully because they can lead to internal ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).