A Client Comes to the Emergency Department with Symptoms of an Allergic

question 9

Multiple Choice

A client comes to the emergency department with symptoms of an allergic reaction from an antibiotic. Which blood cells does the nurse monitor for an increase in the complete blood count report?

• A)Neutrophils
• B)Eosinophils
• C)Basophils
• D)Lymphocytes

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Definitions:

Pressurized Fluid

Fluid under greater pressure than the surrounding environment, often used in hydraulic systems to transmit power.

Recirculating Ball

A type of steering mechanism in vehicles that uses a series of ball bearings to minimize friction and wear in the steering box.

Gearbox

In a steering mechanism, the use of gears to increase the mechanical advantage and decrease driver effort in turning the steering wheel while converting the wheel’s motion into motion that moves the vehicle’s front wheels.

U-joint

A universal joint, a flexible pivot point that transmits power allowing for varying angles of the drive shaft.