Sophia, an outpatient clinic nurse, is assessing a 78-year-old patient, Robert, with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which immunization should Sophia most strongly recommend that Robert receives annually?

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?

Linda, 50, has a history of rheumatoid arthritis and Raynaud's phenomenon. She presents with muscle pain, weakness, and a hellotrope rash. Her lab tests show elevated levels of aldolase and antinuclear antibodies (ANA). What medication would best help control Linda's inflammatory myositis symptoms?

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.)

Sophia, an outpatient clinic nurse, is assessing a 78-year-old patient, Robert, with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which immunization should Sophia most strongly recommend that Robert receives annually?

Linda, a 45-year-old patient, is admitted for pneumonia. She has a productive cough.Which respiratory defense mechanism is primarily responsible for removing the pathogenic microorganisms?

Sarah, 20, has a history of atopic dermatitis and complains of worsening skin irritation.
The physician orders a patch test. What should Sarah avoid before undergoing patch testing?

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?

Samantha, a nurse in the post-operative ward, is going over recent lab results of a patient, Jane, who underwent abdominal surgery two days ago. Samantha notes an elevated C- reactive protein level. What clinical concern should Samantha prioritize based on this finding?

Olivia, a 27-year-old patient, needs to undergo tests for suspected allergies. What methods are typically employed to identify allergens in Olivia's case? (Select all that apply.)

Nurse Andrew is reading the patient histories for four new cases. Match each patient's symptoms to the most likely upper respiratory disorder they are experiencing.