The physician decides to add mycophenolate (CellCept) 1 gram orally twice daily to
W.V.'s immunosuppressive regimen. How does mycophenolate protect W.V.'s kidney from
rejection?
What will be an ideal response?
It inhibits rejection of transplanted tissues by inhibiting the proliferation of T and B lymphocytes.
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A nurse listens to a patient's lungs and determines that the patient needs to cough and deep breath. The nurse has the patient cough and deep breath. Which concept did the nurse demonstrate?
a. Accountability b. Autonomy c. Licensure d. Certification
What coping mechanism demonstrated by a patient should indicate to the nurse that the patient is seeking ways to deal with and resolve stress?
a. Projection b. Adaptation c. Reaction formation d. Compensation
A client with a history of an endocrine disorder exhibits signs and symptoms of hormone deficiency. Which of the following processes would the client's care team most likely rule out first as a contributing factor?
A) The client's target cells lack sufficient receptors for the hormone in question. B) Hormone production is sufficient, but affinity on the part of the target cells is lacking. C) The process of down-regulation has resulted in decreased hormone sensitivity. D) Up-regulation has increased the sensitivity of the body to particular hormone levels.
The best way for a nursing assistant to demonstrate care for a dying patient is to
A) share his or her beliefs about life after death. B) use active listening. C) leave the patient alone with his or her thoughts. D) reassure the patient that things will turn out fine.