The nurse is caring for a patient recovering from a splenectomy. What should the nurse realize will occur regarding this patient's immunity?
A. The patient will have edematous lymph glands throughout his body.
B. The patient will need to avoid infections every day of his life.
C. The thymus gland will take over the spleen's functions.
D. The liver and bone marrow will take over the spleen's functions.
Answer: D
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Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate? A. Document the findings and continue to monitor. B. Level and recalibrate the hemodynamic line. C. Notify the health-care provider of the findings. D. Review the last set of laboratory data for any changes.
Which of the following is a biological explanation for gender differences in health status?
a. Influence of hormones b. Different treatment by parents c. Random differences in genetic inheritance d. Social expectations of appropriate gender behavior
An adolescent has been diagnosed with conversion disorder and is being seen in the local mental health clinic. The client's mother asks the nurse what the prognosis for this disorder is. What would be the nurse's best response?
A) "Unfortunately, this disorder tends to recur in times of severe stress." B) "Most clients recover in 2 to 4 weeks without reoccurrence." C) "Most clients recover in 8 to 12 weeks without reoccurrence." D) "Unfortunately, most patients never truly recover from this disorder."
When describing violence against male nurses, which factor is most likely to be included?
A) It arises from the same forces as that for female nurses. B) Males are often the major perpetrators of internal violence in nursing. C) More male nurses are victims of violence than are female nurses. D) More research is needed to evaluate violence against male nurses.