Exam 8: Immunity

The nurse is caring for a client who was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)last year.The client has recently been placed on prednisone for treatment.The nurse is teaching the client about safe medication administration.Which client statement indicates that the medication teaching was successful?

The nurse suspects that the client is experiencing a reaction to a specific antigen.Which laboratory result supports the conclusion made by the nurse?

A nurse caring for a client with systemic lupus erythematous (SLE)who is prescribed immunosuppressive therapy.When providing teaching for this client,which topics are appropriate for the nurse to include? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client who is newly diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).The client asks the nurse if there are ways to protect the client's life partner from getting the HIV virus.After educating the client,which statement indicates the need for further education?

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with discoid lupus erythematosus.The nurse is collaborating with the client to set goals for the nursing plan of care.Which is an appropriate goal for this client?

The nurse is teaching a group of parents at the local elementary school health fair about immunity and the importance of vaccination.Which scenario will the nurse provide as one in active immunity is acquired?

A nurse has been providing a young adult client with a history of hypersensitivity reactions.The nurse is preparing instructions on the correct w methods for using an EpiPen.Which client statement indicate understanding of the proper technique? Select all that apply.

The nurse is providing health education to a diverse group at a neighborhood community center.Why does the nurse plan to include signs and symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?

A nurse is caring for a client with who is experiencing leukocytosis.When providing care to this client,which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

The nurse is conducting a physical assessment for a client with a compromised immune system.Which actions by the nurse are appropriate? Select all that apply.

A nurse working in an intensive care unit (ICU)is assigned a client diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).Based on this data,which type of precaution does the nurse implement when providing direct care?

The nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who is newly diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).Which values should be reported to the client's healthcare provider? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client who is hospitalized due to an exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).The nurse is reviewing the client's lab work and finds the white blood cell count (WBC)is shifted to the left.Based on this information,which is a priority nursing diagnosis for this client?