A client reports severe hay fever and allergic rhinitis. Which finding does the nurse expect to see in this client's laboratory results?
a. Band neutrophils outnumber segmented neutrophils.
b. The basophil count is 50/mm3.
c. The eosinophil count is 20%.
d. The white count is 7500/mm3.
C
During allergic episodes, the eosinophil count is elevated both to respond to the presence of al-lergens and to limit the tissue level responses of inflammatory cells by releasing enzymes capable of degrading the vasoactive amines secreted by other leukocytes.
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1. BLT sandwich, potato salad, fruit wedge, and unsweetened tea. 2. Roast beef sandwich, potato chips, and 2% milk. 3. Egg salad sandwich, side salad, applesauce, and diet soda. 4. Pork tenderloin sandwich, fruit cup, and milk.
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A. The client will be unable to comprehend spoken or written words. B. The client will be able to communicate in rote speech only. C. The client's speech will be slurred. D. The client will experience profound hemiplegia and paresthesia.
A patient recovering from a fractured hip is at risk for developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The nurse anticipates that which treatment would be indicated for the patient at this time?
1. heparin 2. prevention 3. vena cava filter 4. massaging the affected extremity
The nurse is caring for several patients on an OB unit and is preparing to pass medications. For which patient or patients would the nurse not question an order for dinoprostone (Prepidil, Cervidil)?
a. The patient in need of cervical thinning b. The patient with prolonged labor c. The patient with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) d. The patient who strongly desires a vaginal delivery