A major communication pathway between the immune system and the brain is through cytokines such as interleukins, interferons, tumor necrosis factors, and growth-stimulating factors
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When assessing the skin of a 75-year-old client the nurse identifies which of the following as a normal finding?
1. Pallor of the skin in the skinfolds of the axillae 2. Dry oral mucosa 3. Clubbing of the fingernails 4. Confusion and disorientation
A parent asks the nurse to describe what is meant by a "learning disability." Which is the nurse's most helpful response?
a. "A child may have difficulty with perception, language, comprehension, or memory." b. "It is characterized by inattention, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity." c. "The child's intellectual ability limits his learning." d. "The child has difficulty learning because of brain damage."
A nurse is asked to apply antiembolism stockings to a client following surgery. What
important criteria should the nurse keep in mind before applying antiembolism stockings? A) Standard size of stocking should be used B) The client should be lying down for at least 5 minutes C) The client should be sitting in a chair for at least 15 minutes D) The leg length and thigh or calf needs to be measured.
An older adult patient with depression is being treated with sertraline (Zoloft). This medication is often chosen for older adult patients because it:
a. has a high degree of sedation. b. is effective when given in smaller doses. c. has few adverse interactions with other drugs. d. is less affected by changes associated with aging.