Which Statement by a Patient Would Alert the Nurse to a Possible

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which statement by a patient would alert the nurse to a possible immunodeficiency disorder?

• A) "I take one baby aspirin every day to prevent stroke."
• B) "I usually eat eggs or meat for at least 2 meals a day."
• C) "I had my spleen removed many years ago after a car accident."
• D) "I had a chest x-ray 6 months ago when I had walking pneumonia."

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Definitions:

Prescription Medications

Refers to drugs that cannot be legally obtained without a prescription from a physician to treat and manage specific medical conditions.

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A forecast that, whether through direct or indirect means, fulfills itself by creating a loop of positive feedback between what is believed and the actions taken.

Paranoid

A state of mind characterized by irrational distrust or suspicion of others, often leading to misinterpretation of others' intentions as malevolent.

In-group Member

An individual who belongs to and identifies with a specific social group, leading to a sense of belonging and identity within that group.