RNSG 2331 - Exam 2 Study Guide-1 level 4.
RNSG 2331 - Exam 2 Study Guide-1 level 4/RNSG 2331 - Exam 2 Study Guide-1 level 4. 11. 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.” ANS: C Splenectomy increases the risk for septicemia from bacterial infections. The patient’s protein intake is good and should improve immune function. Daily aspirin use does not affect immune function. A chest x-ray does not have enough radiation to suppress immune function
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