17. A student nurse asks the nursing instructor to explain the difference between granulocytes and agranulocytes as it relates to immunity. Which of the following responses by the instructor is most accurate? 

21. A patient returns to his room after having a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). There is a closed, continuous irrigation system in place. On assessment of the urine, you note that it is bright red blood with several clots. The initial action for the nurse would be to perform which of the following:

19. If the innermost wall of a blood vessel is damaged, which of the following begins the repair by attaching to the damaged site?

48. The nurse is reviewing the cardiac cycle with a patient scheduled for valve replacement surgery. The nurse is correct when stating which of the following regarding valves? 

29. Which of the following proteins begins the clotting process?

3. While doing a physical assessment on a new client, the nurse notes fine crackles in the right lower lobe. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

45. The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient. The nurse will anticipate administering which medication to this patient to help prevent thrombus formation caused by slow venous blood flow?

35. While doing an admission assessment on a new client, the client states that the duodenum had to be removed several years ago. The nurse understands that the client will have difficulty absorbing which of the following?

32. The nurse is caring for a client who had an ileostomy 5 days ago. The ileostomy is draining large amounts of green brownish liquid stool. Upon discharge, the client asks the nurse if the stool consistency will eventually become more solid. Which of the following responses is accurate?

25. The nurse is reinforcing instructions to a hospitalized client with a diagnosis of emphysema about positions that will enhance the effectiveness of breathing during dyspneic episodes. Which position should the nurse instruct the client to assume?