While Reviewing a Patient's Laboratory Values, the Nurse Notes That

question 16

Multiple Choice

While reviewing a patient's laboratory values, the nurse notes that the complement 3b level is below normal limits. The nurse would interpret this finding as increasing the risk of which patient response?

• A) The body will not be able to summon phagocytic cells to areas of infection.
• B) The body will not be able to inhibit tumor development caused by chronic inflammation.
• C) The body will not recognize all offending cells or antigens for elimination.
• D) The body will not recognize the need for platelets to stop blood loss from vessel injury.

Acquire knowledge about the role of client’s efforts in the success of the therapy.

Grasp the importance of adapting therapeutic strategies based on the client's stage of change and level of psychological problem.

Understand the various schedules of reinforcement and their effects on behavior.

Differentiate between types of reinforcers (primary and secondary) and understand their significance.

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