A Patient of Color Arrives for a Gastrointestinal Series in a Bright

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient of color arrives for a gastrointestinal series in a bright flowing gown and turban.You wish to be empathetic,so your first question might be:

• A) "What country do you come from?"
• B) "Can you speak English?"
• C) "Where did you get that outfit?"
• D) "Have you had this procedure done before?"

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Definitions:

T Cells

A type of white blood cell that plays a central role in the immune response by attacking infected or cancerous cells.

Antigen-presenting Cells

Specialized cells that process and present antigens to T-cells, initiating an immune response.

Cold Viruses

Viruses responsible for the common cold, primarily rhinoviruses, which infect the respiratory tract and trigger symptoms like coughing and sneezing.

Thymus Gland

An endocrine gland that functions as part of the lymphatic system; processes T cells; important in cell-mediated immunity.