Author Question: A patient has a minor laceration on the left arm. What does the nurse know that will cause a patient ... (Read 39 times)

audragclark · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient has a minor laceration on the left arm. What does the nurse know that will cause a patient to experience muscle and joint aches, a low-grade fever, and sleepiness when an inflammatory reaction is initiated?

A) Bacterial toxins
B) Interferon activity
C) Leukotriene activity
D) Phagocytosis

Question 2

The nurse provides teaching about digoxin to the 62-year-old patient. The nurse evaluates patient understanding and determines further teaching is needed when the patient says she will do what?

A) Take the medication daily in the morning.
B) Take her pulse before taking her dose.
C) Weigh herself daily at the same time.
D) Take the medication with a meal.

krakiolit · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
The leukotrienes (autocoids activated through the kinin system) affect the brain to induce slow-wave sleep, believed to be an important energy conservation measure for fighting the invader. They also cause myalgia and arthralgia (muscle and joint pain)common signs and symptoms of various inflammatory diseases, which also cause reduced activity and save energy. Interferons are released in response to viral infection. Phagocytosis destroys engulfed foreign material in the body. Bacterial toxins cause local reactions unless the infection is intense and the bacteria enter the bloodstream.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Avoid administering the oral drug with food or antacids to avoid delays in absorption. The other answers are appropriate actions for the patient to take when self-administering digoxin.