A patient with a compromised immune system is admitted to the ...

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A patient with a compromised immune system is admitted to the hospital with an infection. What care should the nurse expect this patient to require?
 
  1. early discharge to recover from the infection at home
  2. placement in a semiprivate room
  3. isolation techniques to protect the patient from further infection
  4. placement in respiratory isolation

Question 2

A patient with an inflammatory response is prescribed a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The nurse understands the patient was prescribed this medication for which reason?
 
  1. to increase the production of histamine
  2. to increase the flow of serosanguineous drainage
  3. to reduce the production of serotonin
  4. to reduce prostaglandin synthesis

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3

Patients with suppressed or impaired immune function are more susceptible to disease and require protection from exposure to environmental elements. Isolation techniques should be employed to protect the patient and prevent the spread of disease. The information is insufficient to determine the need for a specific type of isolation.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), as well as glucocorticoids, inhibit prostaglandin synthesis and thereby reduce fever, pain, and inflammation. Histamine production is increased by the use of an NSAID. The flow of serosanguineous drainage is not associated with the actions of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Serotonin is contained in the granules of basophils and is not impacted by NSAIDs.