Mary, a 45-year-old woman, comes into the clinic complaining of a swollen and painful toe after stubbing it on a furniture leg. The nurse explains that the pain is most likely due to what mechanism in the inflammatory response?

John, 55, presents with progressive muscle twitching, cramps, and difficulty holding objects. His EMG shows signs of denervation, and MRI reveals corticospinal tract - degeneration. Past medical history includes hypertension and diabetes. Given that John has now developed dysphagia, what is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

47. Nurse Karen is reviewing medication orders for patients with different types of throat infections. Match each patient's condition to the appropriate pharmacological intervention.

Nurse Alex is assigned to care for Paul, a patient with severely reduced neutrophil counts.
Which considerations should be included in Paul's care plan? (Select all that apply.)

Dr. Lewis is offering an educational session on the frequency of tetanus boosters for middle-aged employees in an industrial setting. How often should Nurse Rachel recommend that her middle-aged patients receive a tetanus booster?

Emma, a 32-year-old female diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, is learning about antibodies. Which of the following actions can antibodies perform to neutralize harmful - antigens in Emma's body? Select all that apply.

Sarah, a 68-year-old female, has recently undergone a Trabeculectomy by Traditional Surgery. She is now in the post-operative phase. Her past medical history includes hypertension and osteoarthritis. She's currently on a regimen of antihypertensive medication. Which nursing Intervention should the RN prioritize for Sarah based on her medical history and surgical procedure?

Henry, an 80-year-old man, has had a closed head injury and was unconscious for 5 minutes. Which vital sign trend is most concerning?

Robert, a 52-year-old male, comes to the ED with difficulty swallowing, a muffled voice, and facial swelling. His temperature is 102°F, and his WBC count is elevated. Past medical history includes recurrent strep throat infections, for which he's been noncompliant with antibiotics. What are the immediate nursing interventions for Robert who is suspected to have a peritonsillar abscess?

Lisa, 49, has actinic keratosis on her left cheek and opts for treatment with topical 5-FU. She is generally healthy with no other significant past medical history. What should the nurse instruct her?

Sarah, a 75-year-old woman with a history of COPD, has recently been experiencing frequent respiratory infections. As the nurse teaches her about the impact of aging on the immune system, which change should be emphasized?