Which Nursing Action Is Most Likely to Detect Early Signs

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which nursing action is most likely to detect early signs of infection in a patient who is taking immunosuppressive medications?

• A) Monitor white blood cell count.
• B) Check the skin for areas of redness.
• C) Check the temperature every 2 hours.
• D) Ask about fatigue or feelings of malaise.

Recognize the impact of external substances on synaptic function.

Understand the basics of synaptic transmission including how neurotransmitters interact with receptors.

Comprehend the structural components of neurons and their functions.

Describe the steps involved in the generation and propagation of action potentials.

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Definitions:

ICD-9

International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision; a coding system used for diagnosing and classifying diseases before being replaced by ICD-10.

ICD-10

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, a medical classification list of diagnostic codes for the coding of diseases, symptoms, and procedures.

Conventions

A list of abbreviations, punctuation, symbols, typefaces, and instructional notes appearing in the beginning of the ICD-9. The items provide guidelines for using the code set.

WHO Terminology Guidelines

Standards and recommendations provided by the World Health Organization for the consistent use of medical and health-related terms.