The nurse is drawing blood from a client for a RAST test which measures a client's immune response to a specific allergen. Which does the RAST test measure the amount of?
a. viral load c. immunoglobulin G (IgG)
b. bacteria d. immunoglobulin E (IgE)
D
Testing for allergens involves a skin prick test and/or a RAST (radioallergosorbent) blood test. During skin testing, the arm or upper back skin is pricked with small amounts of allergy inducing material. If the client is allergic, a hive will develop at the site. The RAST blood test measures the amount of immunoglobulin E (IgE) allergy causing antibodies in the blood. This allergy blood test can measure a client's immune response to a specific allergen.
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A patient is learning to use crutches on the stairs. When evaluating this patient, which action indicates that the patient needs further instruction?
a. The patient places the good leg on the step to be climbed first. b. The patient places the affected leg on the step to be climbed first. c. The patient places the crutches on the floor and uses a swing-through method to get to the next step. d. The patient places the crutch on the af-fected side on the next step first.
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a. March 1 b. March 15 c. September 1 d. September 15
The nurse plans care for the client in acute care. Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for a client with altered sensory perception?
1. At risk for injury 2. Deficient knowledge 3. Impaired communication 4. Impaired social interaction