A patient is experiencing an immune response that involves the T lymphocytes. For which types of immunity should the nurse plan care for this patient?
a. Passive immunity
b. Humoral immunity
c. Acquired immunity
d. Cell-mediated immunity
ANS: D
Cell-mediated immunity involves T cells. A. B. C. These types of immunity involve other types of cells.
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a. The need for a health care provider's order varies from state to state. b. Physical restraints are applied when chemical restraints are ineffective. c. The nurse's responsibility in meeting the client's basic needs increases. d. Restraints must be reevaluated during every shift for need and correct placement.
The nurse is teaching a parenting class to new parents. Which statement should the nurse include in the teaching session about the characteristics of a healthy family?
a. Adults agree on the majority of basic parenting principles. b. The parents and children have rigid assignments for all the family tasks. c. Young families assume total responsibility for the parenting tasks, refusing any assistance. d. The family is overwhelmed by the significant changes that occur as a result of childbirth.
The nurse is providing dietary education for a client recently diagnosed with a form of arthritis. The client is encouraged to avoid alcohol, organ meats, and dried peas, beans, and peanuts
These recommendations are appropriate for clients diagnosed with: 1. Gouty arthritis. 2. Osteoarthritis. 3. Rheumatoid arthritis. 4. Reactive arthritis.
A wife brings her husband to an emergency department after an attempt to hang himself. He is a full-time student and works 8 hours at night to support his family. He states, "I can't function any longer under all this stress"
Which type of crisis is the client experiencing? A. Maturational/developmental crisis B. Psychiatric emergency crisis C. Anticipated life transition crisis D. Traumatic stress crisis