A nurse is discussing the body's first and second lines of defense against infection with a community group. What does the body's first line of defense include?
a. Teeth
b. Sweat
c. White blood cells
d. T lymphocytes
B
The sweat glands excrete an antimicrobial enzyme.
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1. High need for adult contact 2. Attempt suicide or abuse alcohol or drugs 3. Consistently be measured in the 95th percentile on growth charts 4. Verbalize fault for injuries: "I deserved it" 5. Express violence toward pets
During an initial interview the client makes this statement, I'm really not that sick or in pain right now. The nurses best response is:
a) It's ok to be worried surgery is a big step b) What kind of questions do you have about your surgery c) I think these are things you should be asking your doctor d) have you had surgery before
A malignant tumor arising from glands within the lining of the uterus is a/an __________
A. adenocarcinoma B. myosarcoma C. myoma D. polyp
The nurse is caring for a patient who has influenza. In which type of transmission-based precaution should the patient be placed?
a. Contact b. Droplet c. Airborne d. Respiratory