A 48-year-old patient has had multiple sclerosis for 15 years, and she is receiving interferon injections. What is the purpose of interferon injections?
A) To modify the immune response by suppressing antibody production and cellular immunity
B) To give rise to numerous cell types able to form tissues in three germ layers
C) To complement receptors and, as a result, play an important role in the clearance of antigens
D) To complement components, prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and other inflammatory mediators
A
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Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) include all of the following except
a. Cleaning b. Managing finances c. Toileting d. Taking medications
In order to manage time effectively it is important to:
A) Do the tasks that take the least amount of time first B) Do the tasks that take the most amount of time first C) Prioritize tasks according to importance D) Alternate shorter tasks with longer tasks
A client with insulin-dependent diabetes is being treated with probenecid for hyperuricemia and gout. For this client the nurse should:
a. instruct the client to monitor for hyperglycemia. b. instruct to client to rise slowly from a sitting position. c. provide client teaching about the increased risk for hypoglycemia. d. Instruct the client to monitor for worsening of gout symptoms.
A nurse is caring for a client who made a sexually suggestive comment earlier in the shift and the client has now made another lewd remark to the nurse. Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Go home for the day and ask for a new client assignment tomorrow. B) Draft a report to be submitted to the state board of nursing. C) Withhold care from the client. D) Assertively state that such comments are not acceptable.