A nurse is concerned about a client's ability to withstand exposure to pathogens. Which blood component should the nurse monitor?

Platelets

Hemoglobin

Neutrophils

Erythrocytes

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A.   Platelets are involved in blood clotting and are not directly related to the body's ability to withstand exposure to pathogens.
B.   Hemoglobin carries oxygen in the blood and is not directly related to the body's immune response to pathogens.
C.   Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that plays a key role in the body's immune response to pathogens, including phagocytosis.
D.   Erythrocytes, or red blood cells, carry oxygen in the blood and are not directly involved in the body's immune response to pathogens.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. While a repeat titer could be considered, if the initial result is negative, administration of the rubella vaccine is typically the next step.
B. Administration of immune globulin is not indicated in this scenario.

C. A negative rubella titer indicates lack of immunity, so further action is needed to protect the individual.
D. Administration of the rubella vaccine is indicated for individuals with a negative rubella titer to provide protection against rubella infection.

A. Illness B. Prodromal C. Incubation D. Convalescence

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. The illness stage is the time when the symptoms are most severe and specific to the disease.
B. The prodromal stage is characterized by non-specific symptoms such as malaise, fever, and fatigue, which precede the onset of specific symptoms. The client who reports a severe sore throat, pain when swallowing, and swollen lymph nodes is experiencing the prodromal stage of infection. These are some of the common signs and symptoms of a viral or bacterial infection of the throat, such as strep throat or pharyngitis.
C. The incubation stage occurs after exposure to the infectious agent but before symptoms appear.

D. The convalescence stage is the period of recovery and resolution of symptoms following an infection.

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