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Sportsfan2111

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A patient is admitted with an infected leg, and the nurse notes an increase in his white blood cell (WBC) count. The nurse is aware that, during the immune response, pathogens are engulfed by WBCs that ingest foreign particles.
 
  What is this process known as?
  A) Apoptosis
  B) Phagocytosis
  C) Antibody response
  D) Cellular immune response

Question 2

An older adult with a history of decreased self-care has been admitted to the geriatric medical unit after being found in state of dehydration and malnutrition by paramedics.
 
  The admission assessment of the patient included a complete blood count, which revealed several hematological abnormalities, including a hematocrit of 61. The nurse should consequently assess the patient for signs and symptoms of:
  A) Gastrointestinal bleeding or other internal hemorrhage
  B) Spontaneous clotting and thromboembolism
  C) Confusion and decreased level of consciousness
  D) Activity intolerance


bbburns21

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


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