The nurse reviews Accolate and Zyflo, which are _______________ _______________; they are capable of blocking the inflammatory response as well as providing bronchodilation
ANS:
leukotriene modifiers
The leukotriene modifiers are capable of blocking the inflammatory response and can also provide bronchodilation.
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The client with Guillain-Barré syndrome is scheduled for plasmapheresis and is questioning how this process works. Which of the following statements by the nurse best describes plasmapheresis in the management of this syndrome?
A) "Antibodies that triggered the autoimmune response are removed from your blood." B) "The blood removal allows for replacement of cleaner blood from a healthy person." C) "Blood transfusions are the gold standard for the treatment of this syndrome." D) "Plasma replacement dilutes the organisms that are causing the symptoms."
The nurse is planning care for a patient with end-stage renal disease who has a moderate daily protein restriction. Which meal choice would be most appropriate for this patient?
1. peanut butter sandwich and apple slices 2. bean soup and spinach salad 3. salmon fillet and asparagus 4. fried rice and fresh strawberries
A nurse is gathering and reviewing information about a patient. The nurse is participating in which step of the nursing process?
a. Planning b. Evaluation c. Data collection d. Implementation
The staff members notify the police that a court-committed patient has eloped. What is the initial action for the staff to take when the patient is returned to the hospital?
a. Discuss with the patient the reason for the elopement. b. Ask the patient to sign an "against medical advice" release. c. Request that the patient give written notice of intent to leave. d. Readmit the patient under the original court-ordered commitment.