The immune system can cause diseases by attacking the body's own normal cells, tissues, or or-gans
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
T
You might also like to view...
The daughter of an older patient is concerned that the patient continues to drive at age 81. What should the nurse share with the daughter and patient about motor vehicle accidents and older people?
1. The elderly have few wrecks, as they are more cautious drivers. 2. There are few studies available looking at this particular concern. 3. The risks of seniors over age 80 are similar to those of teen drivers. 4. Accidents are the result of cognitive changes not related to sensory problems.
A couple you care for in an infertility clinic are both 22 years old and have been trying for a year to become pregnant. In a year, what proportion of couples usually does conceive?
A) 40% B) 60% C) 85% D) 100%
What is an important consideration for the school nurse planning a class on injury prevention for adolescents?
a. Adolescents generally are not risk takers. b. Adolescents can anticipate the long-term consequences of serious injuries. c. Adolescents need to discharge energy, often at the expense of logical thinking. d. During adolescence, participation in sports should be limited to prevent permanent injuries.
A nurse is planning community health programming for young adults. Based on the objectives for Healthy People 2020, which of the following topics would be priority areas for programming?
a. Prenatal care b. Physical activity c. HIV d. Suicide