A critical care nurse is caring for a patient with autoimmune hemolytic anemia. The patient is not responding to conservative treatments, and her condition is now becoming life-threatening.
The nurse is aware that a treatment option in this case may include what?
A) Hepatectomy
B) Vitamin K administration
C) Platelet transfusion
D) Splenectomy
Question 2
In response to the presence of a bloodborne pathogen, an individual's immune system has mounted a successful response in which antibodies have produced agglutination between offending antigens.
The process of agglutination will be followed by what consequent activity of the immune system?
A) Phagocytosis
B) Opsonization
C) Release of histamine
D) Release of slow-reacting substance
Proper placement and monitoring of an automatic blood pressure cuff will reduce the risk of injury o
Concept Care Map
Cystostomy. An artificial opening is made through the urinary bladder wall during this procedure. As
Leininger's Culutral Care Theory
It is important to act concerned when a patient is upset.