What is the consequence of a splenectomy?
a. The level of iron in circulation increases.
b. Antibody production increases to improve immune function.
c. The number of defective cells in circulation increases.
d. The number of clotting factors increases.
Answer: c. The number of defective cells in circulation increases.
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A) Nonselective adrenergic blocking agents B) Nonselective alpha-adrenergic blocking agents C) Alpha1-selective adrenergic blocking agents D) Beta1-selective adrenergic blocking agents
An older female patient develops gout and says, "Why did I get this now?" What response by the nurse is best?
a. "Gout can strike anyone at any time." b. "Your body apparently makes more uric acid now." c. "Uric acid rarely rises in premenopausal women." d. "Women actually have more gout than men do."
Nurses must rank any problem that poses a threat to safety and security first
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
During a group session a nurse mimics the disruptive behavior of a patient to demonstrate its affect on group work. The teaching strategy the nurse is implementing is:
a. shaping. b. modeling. c. role playing. d. positive reinforcement.