A patient has been scheduled to begin treatment with rituximab for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The nurse who will administer this drug should understand that it targets
A) the function of the complement system.
B) specific antigens on the surface of malignant B cells.
C) the DNA of mature plasma cells.
D) the molecular structure of the cells making up the semipermeable membrane of cancerous cells.
B
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What is one indicator that an Internet site may not be accurate?
1. A long bibliography is provided for additional information. 2. There are spelling errors on the site. 3. An editor is listed on the site. 4. Background information is provided by link, not on site.
Abnormal findings on the triceps skinfold (TSF) are below the
a. 5th percentile and above the 95th percentile. b. 10th percentile and above the 90th percentile. c. 15th percentile and above the 85th percentile. d. 20th percentile and above the 80th percentile.
Which nursing intervention would be most important initially when evaluating the physiological health status of an older adult being admitted to an assisted living center?
a. Obtain a complete medication profile, including over-the-counter medications b. Ask the patient, "How do you think your physical health has been overall?" c. Observe the patient for indications of the degree of physical autonomy d. Ask the patient's adult child, "Does your parent have any health problems?"
The nurse is preparing a client with renal difficulties for a renal scan. The nurse should teach the client that:
1. the client will experience pain. 2. the client will need to sign an informed consent. 3. the client will be expected to void an hour prior to the test. 4. the client will be placed on a special diet for 1 week prior to the test.