The inflammatory response is an important nonspecific component of the immune system that is elicited in response to tissue injury or pathogens
A nurse is aware that dysfunctional inflammatory responses are responsible for numerous pathophysiological conditions. Which of the following patients most clearly exemplifies this?
A) A 71-year-old woman who uses a quad cane because of mobility limitations brought on by rheumatoid arthritis
B) A male patient who has begun chemotherapy after the discovery of colorectal cancer that has metastasized to his liver
C) A woman who frequently experiences gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) after meals
D) A 59-year-old man who has required the insertion of a urinary catheter because of urinary retention that resulted from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
A
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The spouse of a patient diagnosed with bipolar I disorder says, "We want to have children, but I worry they could inherit this problem. There is also bipolar disorder on my side of the family." What is the nurse's most appropriate action?
a. Direct the couple to seek genetic counseling. b. Encourage the couple to consider adopting children. c. Encourage the spouse to discuss options with a spiritual advisor. d. Educate the spouse about environmental determinants of bipolar disorder.
An older patient being treated for pneumonia has signs of metabolic syndrome but denies the presence of diabetes. Serum glucose is 220 mg/dL and the hemoglobin A1C is 5%. What can be induced from these findings?
1. The nurse should anticipate discharge teaching related to insulin to manage blood sugars at home. 2. The nurse anticipates that the doctor will diagnose the patient with type 1 diabetes. 3. The nurse would anticipate treatment with sliding scale insulin even though diabetes is not yet evident. 4. The nurse anticipates that the doctor will diagnose the patient with type 2 diabetes.
A patient reports having a test to examine brain function. Which type of test should the nurse recognize the patient is describing?
1. Positron emission test (PET) 2. Computerized tomography (CT) 3. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 4. Transcranial doppler (TCD)
A patient is experiencing incisional pain after an operation. When using Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the nurse realizes that for the patient to return to a prehospitalized status, the patient needs to progress beyond:
A. belonging. B. self-esteem. C. self actualization. D. safety and security.