The presence or absence of specific antigens on the surface of ...

[Destiiny22]

The presence or absence of specific antigens on the surface of red blood cells determines ___________________ in the ABO system.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

When teaching about temperature monitoring for a child, a nurse instructs the parents to:
 
  A. Use only a glass thermometer
  B. Take the temperature after the shivering subsides
  C. Avoid the use of tepid water sponging for fever
  D. Take the temperature, but adjust the reading if the child has eaten a Popsicle

[debra928]

Answer to Question 1

blood type
The presence or absence of specific antigens on the surface of red blood cells determines blood type in the ABO system.

Answer to Question 2

B
B. Teach client to take temperature after chills/shivering subsides to obtain an accurate temperature.
A. Nurses in home care need to educate their clients about the environmental hazards associated with mercury and encourage their clients to purchase mercury-free thermometers.
C. Common therapies for temperature reduction that are safe to perform at home include applying cool moist compresses to the skin.
D. Instruct client to take temperature 20 to 30 minutes after smoking or ingesting hot or cold liquids or foods.

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