Tissue damage caused by the deposition of circulating immune complexes containing an antibody against the host DNA is the cause of which disease?
a. Hemolytic anemia
b. Pernicious anemia
c. Systemic lupus erythematosus
d. Myasthenia gravis
Answer: c. Systemic lupus erythematosus
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1. Assessing the blood pressure. 2. Determining level of consciousness. 3. Establishing and maintaining a patent airway. 4. Examining the client for blood loss.
The nurse is conducting a family counseling session. Which comment made by a parent might indicate psychological abuse?
1) "I just don't know how to help you anymore." 2) "I am having trouble trusting you because you continually lie." 3) "I don't understand why you are so dumb." 4) "I just wish I was able to understand why you are acting this way."
To communicate interest and caring to a patient of the majority culture, the nurse should
a. call the patient on days off. b. keep conversation on a social level. c. direct the patient to make a list of all problems. d. make eye contact and encourage the patient to communicate.
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