A Nurse Working in the Emergency Department Is Providing Care

question 2

Multiple Choice

A nurse working in the emergency department is providing care for a group of clients.Which client demonstrates a decline immune response that typically occurs with the aging process?

• A) An 88-year-old client with pneumonia who has a temperature of 99.5°F
• B) A 70-year-old client who has swelling and redness around an abdominal incision from an open appendectomy
• C) A 58-year-old client who complains of redness and itching after developing a rash from contact with poison ivy
• D) A 56-year-old client who has 8 mm induration at the site of a PPD skin test 72 hours earlier

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Definitions:

Citizenship Behaviors

Voluntary actions performed by employees that contribute to the overall well-being and atmosphere of the organization beyond their required duties.

Affective Commitment

An employee's emotional attachment to, identification with, and involvement in a particular organization, which influences their willingness to continue working there.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort due to holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes.

Continuance Commitment

The degree to which employees remain with an organization due to perceived costs, economic or social, associated with leaving.