The nurse caring for a patient who was admitted with an infection in an abdominal wound is aware that the third mechanism of defense involves the T lymphocytes turning into cytotoxic T cell cells and attacking the pathogens
This is defined as the:
A) Antibody immune response
B) Phagocytic immune response
C) Humoral response
D) Cellular immune response
Ans: D
Feedback: During cellular immune response, the third mechanism of defense, T lymphocytes can turn into special cytotoxic (killer) T cells that attack the pathogens themselves.
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The nurse is discussing infant care as part of the mother-infant's couplet discharge plan-ning
The mother asks the nurse, "When will my baby's cord fall off?" The nurse re-sponds, "Your baby's cord should fall off by ____________________ (weeks/days) after birth." Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A) Developing intimacy B) Learning to manage conflict C) Re-examining life goals D) Resolving the past