The nurse would explain to a client that an "allergy" differs from an "irritation" in that an allergy
a. affects the skin and mucous membranes only.
b. is an immune response.
c. is inconsistent.
d. can be totally desensitized.
B
Allergies are consistent immune responses that can act on skin, mucous membranes, organs, and vessels.
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A major factor that contributes to low-birth-weight infants among adolescents is:
A. inadequate prenatal care. B. anxiety and depression. C. excessive weight gain. D. an immature reproductive system.
A client with diabetes mellitus recently discharged from the hospital calls the nursing unit to report that she is nauseated and cannot remember what she has to do about her insulin injection. The nurse should remind the client to
a. call the physician at once. b. omit her insulin until she is able to eat her normal diet. c. review the material she was given at the hospital. d. take her insulin and monitor her blood sugar frequently.
A 22-year-old man is recovering from injuries obtained in an automobile accident in which he was the driver and his 20-year-old girlfriend was killed
His parents have requested that informa-tion about the girl's death be withheld from the client, including restricting visitors and phone calls. While bringing the client a PRN pain medication, the nurse notices that the local television lead news story is about the accident. Select the best action by the nurse in response to this situa-tion. a. Talk loudly to the client so that he will not be able to hear the news. b. Turn off the television, stating that the pain medication will work better with less environmental stimuli. c. Leave the television on and then answer any questions the client has. d. "Accidentally" change the channel while raising the head of the bed.
Which data do nurses document under the category of personal and psychosocial health history? Select all that apply
a. Allergies to medications or food b. Diet and foods eaten on a regular basis c. Type of employment d. Address and date of birth e. Activities that promote health f. Use of tobacco and alcohol