Exam 23: The Immune System

The nurse is caring for an older patient with a disease caused by a secondary immunodeficiency disorder. Which are secondary disorders? Select all that apply.

An older patient is diagnosed with asthma. What should the nurse teach the patient about this health problem? Select all that apply.

The nurse administers an annual flu vaccination to an older patient who asks if they need the pneumonia vaccination too. What is the nurse's best response?

The nurse is planning care for an older patient recently diagnosed with HIV who wants to remain sexually active. Which would be a priority nursing diagnosis for this patient?

A patient asks the nurse how the immune system protects the body. What is the nurse's best response?

An older patient experienced an anaphylactic reaction after eating shrimp. How would the nurse best describe this response?

The healthcare provider suggests that an older patient take daily vitamin supplements to enhance immunity. On which supplements should the nurse instruct the patient? Select all that apply.

An older patient is diagnosed with bacteremia and asks what caused the condition. What should be included in the nurse's response? Select all that apply.

An older patient is surprised to learn of the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. What can the nurse explain to the patient about this disorder? Select all that apply.

The nurse is reviewing the white blood cell count for an older patient. Which type of cell has memory and self recognition?

The physician orders a pneumococcal vaccination for a 70-year-old patient. How does the nurse best describe this immunization?

The nurse is preparing a presentation to senior citizens about the influenza vaccination. Which information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

The nurse is planning interventions to help improve the immune function of an older patient. What should be included in this patient's plan of care? Select all that apply.

An older patient with rheumatoid arthritis rates current pain as being a 3 on a scale from 1 to 10. Which nonpharmacological interventions can the nurse provide to help this patient? Select all that apply.

The charge nurse is planning an inservice for nursing staff on the theories of aging. What information should the instructor include about immune dysregulation?

An older patient is diagnosed with tuberculosis. What should be included in the nurse's disease process instruction? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a patient with shingles. How does the nurse best explain its etiology?

The nurse is caring for an older patient recently diagnosed with HIV. What best describes the delay in diagnosis?

An older patient is hesitant to receive a vaccination against shingles due to lack of knowledge. What will be included in the nurse's teaching?

The nurse planning to implement a Tai Chi program at a senior center is meeting resistance by program attendees. How should the nurse respond to the resistance?