Exam 19: Nursing Care of Patients With Immune Disorders

The nurse is caring for a patient who underwent a liver transplant and is taking cyclosporine (Sandimmune) and azathioprine (Imuran). Which important information should the nurse teach the patient regarding the medication?

The nurse is teaching a patient with SLE about avoiding triggers. Which statement made by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is stung by a wasp. Which manifestation should the nurse expect if an allergic reaction develops?

A patient with SLE is prescribed Prednisone, 60 mg PO, in three equal doses. If using 5-mg tablets, how many tablets should the nurse provide for each dose?

The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a patient with SLE. Which interventions should the nurse recommend for this patient? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is reviewing orders for a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). For which medication should the nurse request clarification?

The nurse is caring for a patient with serum sickness. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

The nurse is assessing a patient with pernicious anemia. Which clinical manifestations can the nurse expect to document? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is contributing to the teaching plan for a patient diagnosed with Hashimoto thyroiditis who has progressed to hypothyroidism with a goiter. Which self-care instructions should the nurse recommend? (Select all that apply.)

A patient is to receive a transfusion of packed RBCs. Before administering the transfusion, which action should the nurse take?