A nursing student is reviewing information about primary immunodeficiencies. The student demonstrates understanding of the material by identifying which of the following as affecting only males? Select all answers that apply
A) X-linked agammaglobulinemia
B) Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
C) Selective IgA deficiency
D) X-linked hyper-IgM syndrome
E) IgG subclass deficiency
F) Severe combined immune deficiency
A, B, D
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1. Insomnia 2. Helplessness 3. Hopelessness 4. Suicidal ideation
Which action should the nurse take when caring for a patient who is receiving chemotherapy and complains of problems with concentration?
a. Teach the patient to rest the brain by avoiding new activities. b. Teach that "chemo-brain" is a short-term effect of chemotherapy. c. Report patient symptoms immediately to the health care provider. d. Suggest use of a daily planner and encourage adequate rest and sleep.
Thirst activates osmoreceptors by an increase in which blood plasma?
a. Antidiuretic hormone b. Aldosterone c. Hydrostatic pressure d. Osmotic pressure
A nurse asks a client to complete an intimate partner violence assessment screening. Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "We are required by law to ask you these questions." B) "We routinely screen everyone because violence affects so many people." C) "We don't think you're abused but we have to ask." D) "This is just something we need to do for reimbursement."