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The patient with AIDS asks the nurse why his cytotoxic T cells are so important. What is the nurse's best response to explain the actions of cytotoxic T cells?
 
  A) Cells that are programmed to identify specific proteins or antigens
  B) Cells that can either destroy a foreign cell or mark it for aggressive destruction
  C) Cells that respond to chemical indicators of immune activity and stimulate other lymphocytes to be more aggressive and responsive
  D) Cells that respond to rising levels of chemicals associated with an immune response to suppress or slow the reaction

Question 2

The 96-year-old patient is receiving digoxin (Lanoxin) and furosemide (Lasix). In the morning, the patient complains of a headache and nausea. What will the nurse do first?
 
  A) Contact the patient's physician immediately.
  B) Check her laboratory values and vital signs.
  C) Administer acetaminophen and Maalox.
  D) Give her clear liquids and have her lie down.



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Answer to Question 1

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Effector or cytotoxic T cells either destroy a foreign cell or make it available for aggressive destruction. Cells that identify specific proteins or antigens are B cells. Cells that respond to chemical indicators to stimulate other cells are helper T cells. Cells that suppress or slow the reaction are suppressor T cells.

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The nurse will check the patient's digoxin level and electrolytes. Assessing vital signs is important because the risk of cardiac arrhythmias could increase due to the patient's receiving furosemide, which is a potassium-losing diuretic. The adverse effects most frequently seen with the cardiac glycosides include headache, weakness, drowsiness, and vision changes (a yellow halo around objects is often reported). Gastrointestinal (GI) upset and anorexia also commonly occur. Only after checking lab values and assessing vital signs might the nurse call the physician. Acetaminophen and Maalox would not be indicated. Having her lie down and restricting her diet to clear liquids would be appropriate but not the first actions.





 

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