While caring for a client with an autoimmune skin disorder, the nurse observes a red-colored, butterfly-patterned lesion over the client's nose and cheeks
After reviewing the skin biopsy reports, the nurse also finds deposits of IgM immunoglobulin in the lesions of the client. Which skin disorder should the nurse expect to find in the medical record of this client?
1. Scleroderma
2. Systemic lupus erythematosus
3. Pemphigus
4. Erythema multiforme
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Which cranial nerve carries hearing and equilibrium sensory information to the brain?
A) vestibulocochlear B) facial C) trigeminal D) auditory
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Guillain-Barré syndrome occurs when there are not enough neurotransmitters at the synapse between two nerves. 2. An astrocytoma is a tumor of the brain or spinal cord. 3. A meningocele means that the spinal cord and meninges are protruding through a gap in the vertebral column. 4. A subdural hematoma is bleeding within the meninges after they are torn by trauma. 5. Shingles consists of painful blisters along the spinal cord.
According to the fat cell theory
A. the amount of fat stored in the body is genetically determined by number and size of fat cells. B. every person has a genetically determined weight range. C. exercise and diet will not change your shape. D. psychology plays a factor in determining body size.
This immunoglobulin is found in breast milk, nasal fluid, tears, sweat and gastric juices ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).