What is responsible for initiating the inflammatory response in addition to immunoglobulin E (IgE)?
a. Eosinophils
b. Lymphocytes
c. Basophils
d. Neutrophils
C
Basophils initiate a massive inflammatory response with histamine that quickly brings other white blood cells (WBCs) to the site of an infection.
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Which one of the following assessments would not be pertinent when determining teaching strategies for a home care client with a new colostomy?
A. Degree of mental alertness. B. Whether the client is right- or left-handed. C. Bowel habits prior to surgery. D. Degree of abdominal distention.
A patient with chronic pain tells the nurse "I just want to give up all together. I am in so much pain every day, all the time. I don't want to do this anymore." Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for this patient?
1. Hopelessness 2. Powerlessness 3. Spiritual distress 4. Chronic pain
A nutrition class is learning about the relationship between protein and nitrogen. The assignment given to the class is to calculate how many grams of nitrogen are provided by 80 g of protein. What is the correct answer expressed in whole grams?
A) 13 g B) 20 g C) 27 g D) 34 g
Which statement by a client using the vaginal delivery method of contraception indicates a need for additional instruction?
1. "If the ring comes out, I will wash it off with water and reinsert it." 2. "I have a special waste container where I put the used rings." 3. "I will remove the ring while we have intercourse and then reinsert it." 4. "I will leave the ring in for 3 weeks and then remove it."