Test Bank Altered Immune Responses and Transplantation : Medical-Surgical Nursing

The nurse reviewing a clinic patient’s medical record notes that the patient missed the previous appointment for weekly immunotherapy. Which action by the nurse is appropriate? a. Schedule an additional dose the following week. b. Administer the scheduled dosage of the allergen. c. Consult w...

Which patient should the nurse assess first? a. Patient with urticaria after receiving an IV antibiotic b. Patient who is sneezing after subcutaneous immunotherapy c. Patient who has graft-versus-host disease and severe diarrhea d. Patient with multiple chemical sensitivities who has muscle stif...

The charge nurse is assigning semiprivate rooms for new admissions. Which patient could safely be assigned as a roommate for a patient who has acute rejection of an organ transplant? a. A patient who has viral pneumonia b. A patient with second-degree burns c. A patient who is recovering from...

A patient in the health care provider’s office for allergen testing using the cutaneous scratch method develops itching and swelling at the skin site. Which action should the nurse take first?

The health care provider asks the nurse whether a patient’s angioedema has responded to prescribed therapies. Which assessment should the nurse perform? a. Obtain the patient’s blood pressure and heart rate. b. Question the patient about any clear nasal discharge. c. Observe for swelling o...