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A 16-year-old girl has broken her arm while snowboarding. When she arrives at hospital, she is shocked at the amount of swelling at the injury site. Which of the following statements BEST explains the physiological rationale for her swelling?

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Please match the function to the responsible cell: 

A 44-year-old man has been diagnosed with chronic urticaria, the exact cause of which cannot be determined. Pharmacotherapy would likely focus on blocking:

The NNP student took care of a patient with DiGeorge syndrome. The student monitored closely for infection because this disorder results in:

The PNP decides to recommend hospital admission of a 1-year-old child who has experienced low platelet counts and bacterial susceptibility, due to their diagnosis of Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome. The PNP will address & prioritize which of the following in their treatment plan? 

The PNP assesses a 6-month old with a fever, fussiness, and a red bulging tympanic membrane. Parent reports symptoms have been present for 3-4 days. The PNP diagnoses otitis media and would prescribe which of the following? 

A 53-year-old female hospital patient has received a kidney transplant following renal failure secondary to hypertension. As part of the teaching while she was on the organ wait list, she was made aware that she would need to take anti-rejection drugs for the rest of her life. Which aspect of the immune system underlies this necessity?

A patient with O+ blood typing, received a A+ donor blood. Which of the following accurately describes one of the body’s responses?

The FNP orders further testing for a patient she suspects has systemic lupus erythematosus. Which of the following signs or symptoms did the FNP likely observe?