The principal chemical mediator of an allergic reaction is _________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer : Histamine
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Which of the following is an example of acculturation in a young Hispanic Cuban man?
a. He adopts the Protestant religion of his fiancée. b. He believes in a balance of body, mind, and spirit. c. He maintains the language of his country of origin. d. He supports the use of folk medicine for wellness.
A newborn's screening tests indicate the presence of a hemoglobin disorder. Which assessment findings would the nurse expect in this newborn?
1. Normal assessment 2. Seizure 3. Listlessness and inability to maintain thermal control 4. Urine that smells like burnt sugar
When taking a patient history, the nurse notes that the patient is taking herbal remedies in addition to acetaminophen. Which herb, when taken in conjunction with acetaminophen, enhances the risk of bleeding?
a) Gingko b) Echinacea c) Willow d) Kava
A patient has a diagnosis of pneumonia. Which entry should the nurse chart to help with financial reimbursement?
a. Used incentive spirometer to encourage coughing and deep breathing. Lung congested upon auscultation in lower lobes bilaterally. Pulse ox 86%. Oxygen per nasal cannula applied at 2 L/min per standing order. b. Cooperative, patient coughed and deep breathed using a pillow as a splint. Stated, "felt better." Finally, patient had no complaints. c. Breathing without difficulty. Sitting up in bed watching TV. Had a good day. d. Status unchanged. Remains stable with no abnormal findings. Checked every 2 hours.