A skin test shows redness and swelling a few days after injection. What type of hypersensitivity reaction should the nurse document?
a. I
b. II
c. III
d. IV
D
A type IV reaction is set in motion when immune cells migrate to the site of an antigen exposure and set up a local inflammatory response.
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A. The transfusion set does not contain a filter. B. The PRBCs must be delivered with the use of a pump. C. Ringer's lactate rather than normal saline must be the primary infusion fluid. D. Each unit of PRBCs must be completely infused within 1 hour of starting the transfusion.
Aggregate is a term meaning "population" or "defined group."
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Alcohol use can
A. mask symptoms of other conditions. B. increase the patient's physical pain. C. cause abuse of other substances. D. stimulate the patient.