A Nursing Student Asks the Nurse to Explain the Role

question 5

Multiple Choice

A nursing student asks the nurse to explain the role of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and its role in inflammation. The nurse will explain that COX-2:

• A) converts arachidonic acid into a chemical mediator for inflammation.
• B) directly causes vasodilation and increased capillary permeability.
• C) irritates the gastric mucosa to cause gastrointestinal upset.
• D) releases prostaglandins, which cause inflammation and pain in tissues.

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