The nurse reviews the patient's complete blood count (CBC) results and notes that the neutrophil levels are elevated, but monocytes are still within normal limits. This indicates what type of inflammatory response?
a. Chronic
b. Resolved
c. Early stage acute
d. Late stage acute
Question 2
A patient is being treated with an antibiotic for an infected orthopedic injury. What explanation should the nurse give to the patient about this medication?
a. Antibiotics will decrease the pain at the site.
b. An antibiotic helps to kill the infection causing the inflammation.
c. An antibiotic inhibits cyclooxygenase, an enzyme in the body.
d. Antibiotics will reduce the patient's fever.