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xroflmao

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on: Jul 11, 2018
What is the substance released by the T cells that stimulates the lymphocytes to attack an inflammation?
 
  a. Lymphokine
  b. Epinephrine
  c. B cells
  d. Histamine

Question 2

A patient who works in a plant nursery and has suffered an allergic reaction to a bee sting is stabilized and prepared for discharge from the clinic.
 
  During discussion of prevention and management of further allergic reactions, the nurse identifies a need for additional teaching based on which comment?
  a.
  I need to think about a change in my occupation.
  b.
  I will learn to administer epinephrine so that I will be prepared if I am stung again.
  c.
  I should wear a Medic-Alert bracelet indicating my allergy to insect stings.
  d.
  I will need to take maintenance doses of corticosteroids to prevent reactions to further stings.


shaikhs

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

ANS: A
Lymphokines help attract macrophages to the site of the inflammation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The nurse's responsibilities in patient education are as follows: Teach the patient preparation and administration of epinephrine subcutaneously. There is no need for the patient to take maintenance doses of corticosteroids because this was a short, rapid reaction.


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